Defintions
What is the unit for Force that is named after a certain scientist?
Newtons
This law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
3rd law
What is the name of the force that requires two objects to be touching and is often a rubbing motion in the opposite direction of a given object?
Friction
If a force diagram does not have any number, how can you tell which force is the weakest?
It has the smallest arrow.
What is the term for a force that is equal in size and no movement is occuring?
Balanced Force
Which law is the law of inertia?
1st Law
What is the term for the type of force in which one force is stronger than the other, causing motion to occur?
Opposite charges________, while like charges _______
What is the term for the force that keeps you on the ground?
gravity
Which law states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted on by a force?
What are the two main types/categories of forces?
Contact and Field Forces
The ________ an object is, the greater the electromagnetic force.
What is the term for a force that keeps you from slipping around?
Friction
Which law states is the law of force and acceleration?
2nd law
What are two examples of a contact force?
Friction and a direct push/pull
The _______ mass the object has, the more it is affected by gravity.
more
What is the term for a push or pull movement?
force
Which law states that as mass increases, acceleration decreases?
2nd Law
What are two examples of field forces?
Gravity and Electromagnetism
Balanced Forces are _________ in size.