ADV 12/5 Forces

Front

What is the unit to MEASURE force?

Back

Newton

Front

What are the two types of forces?

Back

Balanced and Unbalanced

Front

What is net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

Front

How do you calculate net force when two forces act in opposite directions?

Back

Subtract the smaller force from the larger force.

Front

What happens when forces are balanced?

Back

The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant speed.

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

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

Front

What is mass?

Back

The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects?

Back

Gravity pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, giving them weight.