What is Force? Flashcards
1
Q
Force
Force is a …
A
push or pull
2
Q
Force
Force is..
(vector or scalar)
A
vector because it has magnitude and direction
3
Q
Changing motion
Applied force..
A
changes motion of object
4
Q
Balanced Motion
Balanced motion:
A
Forces on an object that are equal in size and opposite in direction
5
Q
Balanced Motion
Net force:
A
when 2 or more forces combine
6
Q
Unbalanced motion
Unbalanced forces:
A
unequal forces in opposite direction
7
Q
Unbalanced Motion
when unbalanced force occurs…
A
An object will be moved in the direction of the greater force
