Flashcard Unseen Forces Practice

Front

What does friction produce when two surfaces rub against each other?

Back

Heat

Front

Which material is a good conductor of electricity?

Back

Copper

Front

What is the force of attraction and repulsion between like and unlike poles of magnets called?

Back

Magnetism

Front

What is the uplifting force that helps an aircraft soar into the sky?

Back

Lift

Front

What is the continuous flow of electrical charges through a material called?

Back

Electric current

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth pulling us down?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the term for the resistance that opposes the flow of electric current?

Back

Resistance

Front

What is the phenomenon called when an object moves through a fluid and experiences a force opposite to its motion?

Back

Drag

Front

What is the term for the energy stored in an object due to its position or state?

Back

Potential energy

Front

What is the energy of motion called?

Back

Kinetic energy