8th Science Ch. 8 Vocab Flashcards
1
Q
The upward force exerted by a fluid on a submerged object.
A
Buoyant Force.
2
Q
The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion.
A
Inertia.
3
Q
A force that causes an object to move in a circle.
A
Centripetal Force.
4
Q
The force that two surfaces exert on each other when they rub against each other.
A
Friction.
5
Q
The attractive force between objects; the force that moves objects downhill.
A
Gravity.
6
Q
A push or pull exerted on an object.
A
Force.
7
Q
The overall force on an object when all the individual forces acting on it are added together.
A
Net Force.
8
Q
The motion of a falling object when the only force acting on it is gravity.
A
Free Fall.
9
Q
The product of an object’s mass and velocity.
A
Momentum.
