Gravity and Friction

Front

Friction is a force that acts in a(n) ___________ direction relative to a moving object. Options: similar, opposite, parallel, perpendicular

Back

opposite

Front

What is the unit that measures force?

Back

Newton

Front

What type of friction acts on an object that is not yet moving? Options: Static, Dynamic, Kinetic, Rolling

Back

Static

Front

These swimmers are most likely experiencing _________. Options: Rolling Friction, Sliding Friction, Fluid Friction, Static Friction

Back

Fluid Friction

Front

Two factors affecting the magnitude of the force of gravity between 2 objects are...

Back

mass and distance

Front

As mass increases, what happens to the gravitational force?

Back

It increases.

Front

As the distance between 2 objects increases, what happens to gravitational force?

Back

It decreases.

Front

Which of the following will not change in different gravitational fields? Options: weight, force, mass, pounds

Back

mass

Front

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

Back

Weight 

Front

What changes when you walk on another planet: mass or weight?

Back

Weight