Physics Semester 1 Review

Front

What happens to the charge of a comb when you comb your hair?

Back

The comb becomes positively charged, and your hair becomes negatively charged.

Front

What is the term for a push or pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the missing force when discussing tension in a rope?

Back

Tension force

Front

If two springs have the same mass hung on them, how can you determine which spring has a greater spring constant?

Back

The spring that extends less has a greater spring constant.

Front

How far does an object travel if it moves at a constant speed of 40 m in 60 seconds?

Back

40 m

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward the Earth?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of an object?

Back

Friction

Front

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

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma)