Forces and Motion

Front

Causes of movement:

Back

Unbalanced forces

Front

A rocket pushes down with its engines, and the ground pushes it up with equal force. Which law explains this?

Back

3rd Law - Action/Reaction

Front

A person pushes a bowling ball and a tennis ball, both 10 meters. Which push requires more force?

Back

Bowling ball: greater mass.

Front

Force needed to slide a box:

Back

friction

Front

Unit for measuring force

Back

Newtons

Front

Moon's gravity vs Earth's gravity: Moon has less mass.

Back

Moon's gravity is less than Earth's due to its smaller mass.

Front

Jumping on the moon vs Earth:

Back

larger jump due to less gravity on the moon.

Front

A roller coaster accelerates rapidly, causing you to feel pushed back in your seat due to your

Back

inertia

Front

Harder to push a full cart than an empty one.

Back

2nd Law - Law of Acceleration

Front

A car stops suddenly; passengers are thrown forward until caught by seatbelts.

Back

1st law - Law of Inertia