Fast & Curious: Forces

Front

What is a push or pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the sum of all forces acting on an object that is capable of accelerating a mass?

Back

Net Force

Front

What is the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is a characteristic of a moving object that depends on both the mass and the velocity of the object?

Back

Momentum

Front

What is the formula for force?

Back

F=ma

Front

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

Back

Friction

Front

What is the acceleration of an object directly proportional to?

Back

Net Force

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 inertia?

Back

Inertia increases with mass.

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.