Force and Motion Review

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other and down to the ground?

Back

Gravity

Front

In a tug-of-war, if one side has 4 people and the other side has 8 people, what type of forces are at play?

Back

Unbalanced forces

Front

What are equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions that do not change the object's motion?

Back

Balanced Forces

Front

What is the term for the friction in the air that slows things down?

Back

Air resistance

Front

Why is friction important in everyday life?

Back

It helps make objects go slower or stop.

Front

What is the definition of force in physics?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and gravity?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the stronger the gravitational force it exerts.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

How does friction affect motion?

Back

Friction opposes motion, causing objects to slow down or stop.

Front

What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?

Back

Static friction acts on objects at rest, while kinetic friction acts on moving objects.