Force Interaction Test Review

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What is a force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

Back

Forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no movement.

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What is gravity?

Back

A force that pulls objects toward the Earth.

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What is normal force?

Back

The support force exerted by a surface against the weight of an object resting on it.

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What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is tension?

Back

A pulling force transmitted through a string, rope, or cable.

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What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

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

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What does it mean for an object to move at a constant velocity?

Back

The object is moving at the same speed and in the same direction.

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What is an example of an object experiencing gravity?

Back

A ball dropped from a height.

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What is an example of normal force?

Back

A book resting on a table.