Force Flashcards

1
Q

is described as the change in
position of an object in a
given period of time with
respect to a given reference
point.

A

motion

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2
Q

is an external agent
capable of changing a body’s
state of rest or motion.

A

force

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3
Q

is a place or object used for
comparison to determine if
something is in motion.

A

reference point

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4
Q

is the total length of path
travelled from an object’s
initial position to it’s final
position

A

distance

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5
Q

Is the length of path from the
initial position and final
position in a straight line

A

displacement

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6
Q
  • the
    combination of all forces
    acting on an object
A

net force

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7
Q
  • the force resisting the
    relative motion; force between
    objects that are in contact with
    one another; It can slow down
    the motion of an object
A

friction

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8
Q

is the frictional
force between objects that
are at res

A

static friction

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9
Q

The force that
resists the motion of an
object

A

kinetic friction

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10
Q

force exerted
by the surfaces.

A

normal force

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11
Q

a force of attraction
that exists between any two
masses; the direction is always
toward the center of the Earth

A

gravity

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12
Q

the force of gravity
acting on an object

A

weight

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13
Q

set of
coordinates used for comparison

A

frame refrence

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