Glossary Terms Flashcards
Force
A push, pull on twist that can change an objects motion
Inertia
The tendency of an object to resist change in its motion
Newton
The unit used to measure force
Air resistance
A drag (friction) that acts on a object moving throughout the air
Contact force
A force that acts on objects using physical touch
Friction
Force that acts against an objects motion
Lubricants
A substance introduced between two moving substances to reduce friction
Gravity
A force of attraction between 2 objects or more e.g the earth and a person
Mass
The amount of matter in a substance ( kg )
Non - contact force
A force that acts on objects from a distance
Terminal velocity
The point where a falling object reaches a constant speed.
Weight
The ( amount) force of gravity pulling on an object. ( Newtons (N))
Weight
The ( amount) force of gravity pulling on an object. ( Newtons (N))
