Science Milestone Review

Front

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces are applied?

Back

The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

Front

What is required to move an object, such as a desk?

Back

Force is required to push or pull the object.

Front

What is the definition of balanced forces?

Back

Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

Front

Is burning wood a chemical or physical change?

Back

Burning wood is a chemical change.

Front

What is a PUSH or PULL of an object called?

Back

It is called Force.

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.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).

Front

What is friction?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is gravity?

Back

Gravity is the force that attracts two bodies towards each other, commonly experienced as the force that pulls objects towards the Earth.

Front

What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.