Gravity, Normal Forces and Applied Forces

Front

What happens to gravitational force as mass increases?

Back

Gravitational force increases.

Front

What is the term for using force to cause something to move closer?

Back

Pull.

Front

What is the force that attracts or pulls all objects towards the Earth?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is a push or pull exerted on an object called?

Back

Force.

Front

In a force diagram, what does the arrow indicating gravity represent?

Back

Gravity.

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

Back

Friction.

Front

What is the force that supports an object resting on a surface?

Back

Normal Force.

Front

What is the total force acting on an object called?

Back

Net Force.

Front

What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects towards each other called?

Back

Gravitational Force.