Forces Flashcards
1
Q
How do you measure a force
A
A force is measured in newtons
2
Q
What is a force
A
A force is something that causes an object to accelerate
3
Q
Who was the first to describe a force
A
Sir Isaac Newton
4
Q
What are 5 types of force
A
Push, gravity, pull, magnetic, weight
5
Q
What is balanced forces
A
It is like when an upward force cancels the downward force therefore it is balanced
6
Q
What is the force of gravity on a body called
A
It is called its weight
7
Q
How do you calculate the weight of any object?
A
By using the formula weight= mass x 10
(The mass must be in kilos)
8
Q
What is the difference between weight and mass
A
Weight is a force while mass is how heavy an object is
