click below
click below
Normal Size Small Size show me how
Science chapter 2
lesson 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| How are forces described ? | it is described by its strength and the direction in which it acts |
| Force | push or pull |
| Newton | SI unit for force |
| How do Forces Affect Motion | a nonzero net force causes a change in the object's motion |
| Net Force | combination of all the forces on an object |
| What does a net force determine? | if and how an object will accelerate |
| Balanced Forces | will not change an object's motion |
| Unbalanced Forces | can change an object's motion |
| What do balanced and unbalanced forces have in common? | they have a push or pull and have direction |