Terms Flashcards
(15 cards)
What is a net force
Total force on an object forces in different directions - same direction +
What is force
A push or a pull
Unbalanced force
Result in change in motion
Balanced force
Result in no change in motion
Friction
Force produced when two surfaces come in contact
What is static friction
Friction acting on an object at rest
What is sliding friction
Two surfaces sliding over each other
What is rolling friction
Friction between a surface and a sphere or wheel
What is fluid friction
Friction through liquid or gas
What is gravity
Force of attraction between two objects
What is weight
Downward force due to gravity and caused by mass
What is mass
The amount of matter making up an object
What is free fall
An object falling with only gravity acting on it
What is air resistance
Fluid friction provided by air as an object Mocs through the atmosphere
What is Newtons 3rd law
Every action force has an equal and opposite relation force
