Force and Friction

Front

How does friction affect speed?

Back

More friction decreases speed.

Front

Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.

Back

opposite

Front

Which would NOT be a way of reducing friction?

Back

Using kitty litter on snow and ice to help your car gain traction

Front

What does friction produce?

Back

heat

Front

What is the unit called that measures force?

Back

Newton

Front

What is force?

Back

A force is a push or a pull upon an object resulting from the object's interaction with another object.

Front

The piece of equipment to measure force is called...

Back

Spring Scale

Front

Net force

Back

The total amount of force applied to an object.

Front

What is kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of motion

Front

What surface would have the most friction? Options: Glass, Marble, Pool table, Sandpaper

Back

Sandpaper