Forces Part A

Front

What happens in a tug-of-war when one group pulls with a greater force?

Back

The ribbon will move towards the group that pulls with the greater force.

Front

What is the measure of the push or pull on an object?

Back

Force.

Front

What determines if and in which direction an object will move?

Back

Net force.

Front

When will an object start to move?

Back

When the forces acting on it are unequal.

Front

What is the product of an object's mass and velocity called?

Back

Momentum.

Front

What is the force of gravity acting on an object?

Back

Weight.

Front

What is the term for the resistance of an object to change its state of motion?

Back

Inertia.

Front

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

Back

Momentum = mass × velocity.

Front

What is the net force if two equal forces of 10 N act in opposite directions?

Back

0 N (balanced forces).

Front

What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?

Back

The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.