Flashcards in Forces Deck (8)
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What is an unbalanced force?
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There is a net force and the object accelerates or moves. Acceleration moves in the direction of an unbalanced force.
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What is balanced force? Give an example…
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When the net force on an object is zero and there is no change in the objects motion.
Example: tug of war, arm wrestling
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What is force?
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A push or pull that acts upon an object.
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How does it accelerate an object?
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Changing its speed or direction.
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What is the unit of force?
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Newtons (N)
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What is a Newton?
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1N = 1kg x m/s ^ 2
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Is force a vector? If so, why?
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Yes. It has magnitude and direction.
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What is the net force?
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Is the overall force acting on the object combined.
