Physics: Forces & Laws of Motion

In order for an object’s state of motion to change...

Determine the Net Force.

Weight differs with location.

What is the unit used for Force?

The coefficient of friction is determined by

Which of the following is NOT a vector quantity?

Why is a seatbelt important in the case of a car crash?

An object with greater mass has less inertia.

A book is at rest on a tabletop. What forces are acting on the book?

What equation is used to calculate Force?

The amount of material (matter) in an object is called

The force of kinetic friction is greater than the force of static friction.

A property of matter to resist changes in motion is called

If the applied force decreases, what happens to the acceleration?

Newton's 2nd Law connects force, mass, and...

If the children pictured are equal weight, which swing is more likely to break?

A force that opposes motion is called

Nellie is hanging motionless from a rope. What forces are present?

If the mass decreases (and force is kept constant) what happened to the acceleration?

The type of friction that resists the motion of a motionless object is called

An object at rest stays at rest & an object in motions stays in motion unless acted on by force