Forces and Motion Flashcards

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1
Q

What unit is used to measure forces?

A

Newtons

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2
Q

What thing can also be described as an invisible push or pull?

A

Force

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3
Q

When the forces of gravity and water are balanced, an object will do what?

A

Float

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4
Q

Complete the statement: gravity will only ever ……

A

Pull

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5
Q

Which of these is measured by newtons?

A

Weight

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6
Q

Rubbing two surfaces together will result in what force?

A

Friction

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7
Q

When forces are equal in size they are also known as what?

A

Balanced

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8
Q

Friction in the air is also known as what?

A

air resistance

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9
Q

The direction and size of a force are shown by what?

A

arrow

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