Section 10.1-The Nature Of Force

Question 0

Newton (unit)

Answer 0

SI unit for the magnitude, or strength, of a force

Question 1

Force

Answer 1

A push or a pull

Question 2

Net Force

Answer 2

All forces acting on an object

Question 3

How is a force described?

Answer 3

By its magnitude and by the direction in which it acts

Question 4

How do balanced and unbalanced forces affect an objects velocity?

Answer 4

• unbalanced forces acting on an object result in a net force and cause a change in the object’s velocity
• balanced forces acting on an object don’t change the object’s velocity