Forces & Patterns of Motion

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

How are forces measured?

Back

Forces are measured in Newtons.

Front

What happens to the motion of a box when a force is applied to the right?

Back

The box will accelerate to the right.

Front

What is a force?

Back

Any push or pull on an object is a force.

Front

Does changing the length of the string of a pendulum affect its pattern of motion?

Back

False.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force in the metric system?

Back

The unit of measurement for force in the metric system is Newtons.

Front

What is an example of a force?

Back

Gravity is an example of a force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

Front

What happens when two forces act in opposite directions?

Back

The forces will cancel each other out if they are equal in size.

Front

What is the effect of friction on motion?

Back

Friction slows down or stops the motion of an object.