Physics- Forces Flashcards
1
Q
Forces
A
Involve one object pushing or pulling on another object
2
Q
A force can’t
A
Exist alone
It is always acting between two objects
3
Q
One objects
A
Pulsa the other object or one object pushes (repels) the other object
4
Q
Strength of a force measured in
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Newtons (N)
5
Q
When an object exerts
A
A force on another object, we speak of a force pair
6
Q
Effect of forces
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A moving object can be stopped or slowed down
Change direction os a moving object
Change shape of an object
Can cause a stationary object to move or accelerate
All objects in the surface of the Earth are attracted to the Earth by a force
