Cockrill Forces and Motion

Front

When there is no net force acting on an object, the forces are considered _____________.

Back

balanced

Front

Applied force is an example of a _______________ force.

Back

contact

Front

Forces always come in __________.

Back

Pairs

Front

What happens to the speed of an object when it is slowing down?

Back

The speed decreases.

Front

Which of the following is NOT a non-contact force?

Back

Applied force

Front

What is a net force?

Back

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

Front

What is the difference between contact and non-contact forces?

Back

Contact forces require physical touch, while non-contact forces act at a distance.

Front

Give an example of a non-contact force.

Back

Gravitational force.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

Back

Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.