Physics Unit 2 - Section 2: Forces

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  • Created on: 21-05-13 11:12
What can forces do?
Change the shape of an object, or its motion or its state of rest.
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What is the unit of force?
Newtons, N
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When two forces interact what can we say about the forces acting?
That they are exerting equal and opposite forces on each other.
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What is resultant force?
A single force that has the same effect as all forces acting on an object.
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What happens if the resultant force is.... Zero?
The object stays at rest or constant velocity
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Card 2

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What is the unit of force?

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Newtons, N

Card 3

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When two forces interact what can we say about the forces acting?

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Card 4

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What is resultant force?

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Card 5

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What happens if the resultant force is.... Zero?

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