Motion and Forces Section 2-3
What is a force? a door a rubber band Shove a book across the table Some are obvious (car hits tree), others are not (floor pushing on feet).
Effects of Forces on Objects Does the object move when a force is exerted on it? Balanced forces: Unbalanced Forces:
Inertia and Mass Inertia: Compare the inertia of bowling ball with tennis ball More mass =
Newton’s first law An object remains in motion unless a net force acts on it. An object at rest unless a net force acts on it. (INERTIA) Wheelbarrow with rake on top strikes a rock. What happens? Why do cars have seatbelts?
Friction Force that that are touching. Amount of friction depends on: The , and the force pressing the surfaces together.