Forces Flashcards
1
Q
What are some examples of forces?
A
Friction, push, pull, gravity, contact, gravitational,electrostatic, upthrust, dear
2
Q
Force is a ………. (vector/scalar) quantity
A
Vector
3
Q
What is the unit to measure force?
A
Newtons (N)
4
Q
What is the resultant force and how do you find it?
A
The resultant force is the remaining force acting on an object and can cause an object to accelerate or decelerate. It is found by adding forces acting in the same direction and subtracting opposing forces.
5
Q
A car has 30N of force acting on it from the right and 10N of force from the left. What is the resultant force?
A
20N to the right
