Force and Friction

Front

With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction of the _______ force.

Back

larger

Front

What is Newton's First Law known as? The Law of _______

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the standard unit force is measured in?

Back

N

Front

What is force?

Back

A push or pull exerted on an object.

Front

Newton's 1st law of motion states:

Back

An object in motion will stay in motion and an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What are the two types of friction?

Back

Static friction and kinetic friction.

Front

What is static friction?

Back

The frictional force that prevents two surfaces from sliding past each other.

Front

What is kinetic friction?

Back

The frictional force acting between moving surfaces.

Front

What factors affect the amount of friction?

Back

The nature of the surfaces in contact and the normal force.