Force and Motion Test Review

Front

What is the change in an object's position called?

Back

Motion

Front

What is the tendency of an object to remain at rest or to keep moving in a straight line unless acted upon by a force?

Back

Inertia

Front

What may cause an object that is moving in a straight line to change direction?

Back

An outside force

Front

What type of forces cause an object to move?

Back

Unbalanced Forces

Front

If two people push a box with equal force, what happens if one stops pushing?

Back

The box will move towards the person who is still pushing.

Front

What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the rate of change of velocity called?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

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