Forces and Calculating Net Force

Front

What is force?

Back

any push or pull

Front

If the sum of forces is 0, the system is:

Back

balanced

Front

Balanced forces

Back

Equal forces that don't cause change in an object's motion

Front

What happens when forces are unbalanced?

Back

It will cause change in the object's motion

Front

Magnetic Force is an example of ____________ force.

Back

non-contact

Front

______________ is a force that always acts in the direction opposite of motion.

Back

friction

Front

An icy road has less __________ than a dry road.

Back

friction

Front

What keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

Back

gravity

Front

What is GRAVITY?

Back

A force that attracts all objects toward one another.

Front

What is a NON-CONTACT force?

Back

A push or pull force where the objects are not touching