Forces and speed Flashcards
A piece of equipment used to measure weight in newtons.
Newton meter
A force that acts between objects not in contact
non-contact force
The force that attracts an object
pull
The force that moves an object further a away
push
A stretching force
tension
The force of the earth on an object
weight
The force on an object moving through the air that causes it to slow down.
Air resistance
To squish into a smaller place
Compress
To change shape
Deform
The force that is pushing or pulling something.
Driving force
The amount at which an object gets longer when a force is applied
Extension
A substance that reduces friction between surfaces.
Lubrication
What is the unit of force.
Newton
What is the amount of matter in an object measured in?
mass
What is Resultant force.
Resultant force is the overall force.
