Force and Motion 1

Front

What force pulls objects back to Earth when they are thrown into the air?

Back

Gravity

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Front

What type of forces are present when two forces acting on an object are equal in size and opposite in direction?

Back

Balanced forces

Front

What is the term for the energy that powers electrical devices like headphones?

Back

Electrical energy

Front

What two types of energy does a lamp produce when it uses electrical energy?

Back

Light energy and thermal energy

Front

What force causes a soccer ball to slow down when it rolls on grass?

Back

Friction

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Front

What is the definition of force in physics?

Back

A push or pull on an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

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Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravitational force?

Back

The gravitational force increases with the mass of the objects involved.

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Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma)

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Front

What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.

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