Forces

Front

What is the SI unit of Force named after?

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Isaac Newton

Front

What type of force has a net force of zero?

Back

Balanced force

Front

What is Newton's First Law known as?

Back

The Law of Inertia

Front

What type of force is demonstrated when an object is pushed?

Back

Unbalanced Force

Front

Define mass.

Back

The amount of matter in an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m x a)

Front

What is an unbalanced force?

Back

A force that causes an object to accelerate or change its motion.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

A force that attracts two bodies towards each other, proportional to their masses.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object; weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.