Physics Final (1c): FORCE Flashcards
1
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Force
A
a push or pull
2
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Mass
A
the quantity of matter in an object
3
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Intertia
A
is a property of matter to resist changes in motion
4
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Equilibrium
A
a state of no change with no net force acting
5
Q
Weight
A
force on an object due to gravity
6
Q
Apparent Weight
A
your perception of your weight is based on the contact forces between your body and your surroundings
7
Q
Friction
A
a force that works against motion or sliding
8
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Static Friction
A
the force of friction between things that are NOT moving
9
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Kinetic Friction
A
the force of friction between things that ARE moving
10
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Tension
A
a force along the length of a string, rope, chain, or wire
11
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Normal Force
A
an upward force on an object that is caused by an object sitting on a surface
12
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Net Force
A
combination of all forces that act on an object
