Warm-up 15 Flashcard Forces

Front

What is the resultant force when forces are balanced?

Back

0N, Balanced

Front

What is the force that pulls objects towards the Earth?

Back

Gravitational force

Front

What must an object be doing to have balanced forces acting on it?

Back

Moving at a constant speed

Front

In the presence of unbalanced forces, in which direction will the object move?

Back

In the direction of the larger force

Front

Can an object with a zero net force still be in motion?

Back

True

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object in contact with a surface?

Back

Frictional force

Front

What is the force exerted by a surface to support the weight of an object resting on it?

Back

Normal force

Front

What is the force applied to an object to cause it to move?

Back

Applied force

Front

What is the term for the force that stretches or pulls an object?

Back

Tension force

Front

What is the net force if two equal forces of 20N act in opposite directions?

Back

0N, Balanced