Forces Flashcards

1
Q

What will happen to an object if an unbalanced force is applied to it?

A

Start moving, stop, change speed/direction

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What will happen to an object if a balanced force is applied to it?

A

Not change in motion

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3
Q

What two forces must be balanced for an object to remain at rest?

A

Gravity and friction

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4
Q

Gravitational force is determined by what two factors?

A

Mass and distance

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5
Q

According to he formula, F=ma, the amount of force needed to move an object is dependent on what two factors?

A
  1. mass of the object

2. acceleration

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6
Q

Force is a vector, what do vectors show?

A

Size + Direction

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