Forces And Weight Flashcards

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1
Q

Forces are a…

A

Push or pull

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2
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They can change its:

A

Shape, speed or direction

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3
Q

We measure forces using a…

A

Newton meter

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4
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Forces are measured in…

A

Newtons

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5
Q

Three contact forces are…

A

Friction, thrust, lift, tension, compression, normal contact or upthrust

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6
Q

Non contact force examples are:

A

Gravitational, magnetic and electrostatic

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7
Q

When forces are balanced, an object will…

A

Remain stationary

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8
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When forces are balanced, an object that is moving will…

A

Continue at a constant speed

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9
Q

Balanced forces=

A

Constant motion

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10
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When forces are not balanced an object will…

A

Speed up or slow down

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11
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Unbalanced forces=

A

Changing motion

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