v2 07 Forces and Motion Test

Front

What is the term for speeding up due to unbalanced forces?

Back

Acceleration

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Front

What unit is used to measure force?

Back

Newton

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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Front

What is the resistance of a mass to changes in its motion called?

Back

Inertia

Front

If a net force of 12 N is acting to the right, how is it represented?

Back

12 N -->

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the total force when Jeff pushes a rock with 85 N and Chris pushes with 60 N in the same direction?

Back

145 N

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the term for a force that causes an object to slow down?

Back

Deceleration

Front

What is the formula for calculating net force?

Back

Net Force = Force1 + Force2 (if in the same direction) or Force1 - Force2 (if in opposite directions)

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the object's motion.

Front

What happens to an object's motion when unbalanced forces act on it?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.