Unbalanced Forces Flashcards
True or False
There are always forces acting on objects
True
What is the total force on an object called?
Net Force
How do you calculate the net force?
Add the forces acting in the same direction and subtract the forces acting in the opposite direction.
When will an object experience acceleration?
When the object is subjected to a net force the speed will continuously increase.
If the net force is zero the forces are ________. (Fill in the blank)
Balanced
If the net force is not zero (Ex: 2) the forces are ________. (Fill in the blank)
Unbalanced
What is speed?
Speed is the distance an object travels divided by the time it takes for the object to travel that distance. (s=d/t)
What are the 4 types of forces?
- Push
- Pull
- Gravity
- Friction
What is force measured in?
Newtons (N)– Force= mass x acceleration
What is motion?
The movement of an object.
What is velocity?
How quickly an object moves in specific direction.
What is Acceleration?
How an object changes velocity by changing direction, speed, or continuing to move at the same rate.
What is the formula for speed?
Speed = distance/time
What is the formula for force?
Force= mass x acceleration
What is the formula for acceleration?
Acceleration= final speed-initial speed/time
