Force and Motion Flashcards
1
Q
Force
A
A push or pull on an object.
2
Q
Balanced Forces
A
Equal forces acting on an object in opposite directions.
3
Q
Unbalanced Forces
A
Forces acting on an object that do not cancel each other out.
4
Q
Newton
A
The unit that measures force.
5
Q
Inertia
A
The ability to resist change.
6
Q
Gravity
A
A force that causes objects with mass to attract each other. Gravity is the force that pulls everything toward the center of the earth.
7
Q
Friction
A
A force that works against motion.
8
Q
Work
A
The use of force to move an object through a distance.
