Forces and Motion

Front

The force of gravity acting on an object is the object's ______.

Back

weight

Front

What law of motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

Back

Newton's 3rd law

Front

Gravity attracts all objects towards one another. True or False?

Back

True

Front

What is Newton's First Law known as? The Law of ______.

Back

Inertia

Front

When the net force is zero, what type of force is acting on the objects?

Back

balanced force

Front

What is the term for the resistance of an object to change its state of motion?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the formula for calculating weight?

Back

Weight = mass × gravity (W = mg)

Front

What is the term for the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the acceleration of an object in free fall due to gravity?

Back

Approximately 9.81 m/s²

Front

What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Back

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma)