Sci Chapter Force Flashcards
What is the definition of force?
Force is a push or pull acting on an object.
True or False: Force has both magnitude and direction.
True
Fill in the blank: The unit of force in the SI system is __________.
Newton
Which of the following is an example of contact force? A) Gravity B) Friction C) Magnetism
B) Friction
What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?
Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.
Name two types of forces.
Contact forces and non-contact forces.
True or False: Gravity is a non-contact force.
True
What is the relationship between mass and weight?
Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object’s mass.
Fill in the blank: The formula to calculate force is __________.
Force = Mass × Acceleration
What happens to the motion of an object when equal forces act on it?
The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.