Balanced and Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is the force that pulls things toward Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What is the tendency of an object at rest to stay at rest unless acted upon by a force?

Back

Inertia

Front

In the interaction of a balloon pushing air to the right, what is the second force in this pair?

Back

The air pushes the balloon left.

Front

What is the amount of matter in an object called?

Back

Mass

Front

What type of force is demonstrated by a lamp sitting on a table?

Back

Balanced Force

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object through a fluid?

Back

Drag Force

Front

What is the force that pulls objects toward each other, such as the Earth and an apple?

Back

Gravitational Force

Front

What is the term for forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction?

Back

Balanced Forces

Front

What is the term for forces that cause an object to accelerate?

Back

Unbalanced Forces

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)