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Why do objects seem to suddenly jerk forward when you push or pull on them?
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∙ 6y ago
Because you have to overcome static friction when you push or pull for it to move. This resists the force, then when overcome it will jerk, then slide with sliding friction resisting.
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What affects the pull of the black hole?
The same as what affects the pull of other objects. The gravitational force between two objects depends on the mass of both objects, and on the distance between them.
How does the density of an object effect its gravitational pull on other objects example when a star's density increases its gravitational pull increases on other objects?
Mass, not density, and the closeness of objects, affects an object's gravitational pull. Density is not dependent on an object's size, but mass is. The more massive an object, and/or the closer an object is to another, the greater its gravitational pull.
What evidence is there that the gravitational pull also pulls on objects closer to the surface of earth?
the objects fall to the ground
Where does a black hole pull objects?
To its center of mass (the singularity)
Explain how mass and the distance of an object from other objects affect its gravitational force?
The farther away the objects are the weaker the pull of gravity is. Also, the more massive an object is, the stronger the gravitional pull is.
What is the result of the combination of an objects forward inertia and the downward pull of gravity on the object?
The result is friction.
Is jerk a bad word?
It may be considered "bad" given the context. However, to jerk a rope, or Caribbean Jerk Chicken are both perfectly acceptible uses of the word.
How do you spell jerk?
That is the correct spelling of "jerk" (to pull or yank, or slang for a rude or boorish person).
What does the word jerk mean?
jerk means someone who is mean.Someone that is mean and or worse than a mean persons. ==Additional answer== Jerk can be basically either of 2 definitions. You can jerk something, which would to pull suddenly or sharply. You could be called a jerk and this would generally be in the line of calling someone an idiot.A jerk can be defined as "an inconsiderate person" or, "somebody who is regarded as behaving foolishly." It is considered an offensive term."Jerk" is most commonly used to label a disrespectful, somewhat cruel, or otherwise "mean" individual."Jerk" can also be applied as, "don't be a jerk," or "Jason is being a huge jerk." In this case, it refers to the subject's negative behavior towards another party in that instance, and not necessarily to the subject's general behavior the majority of the time.
What is the earth's pull on an objects?
The earth's pull on objects is the force of gravity.
What is a four letter verb for pull with force?
Yank or jerk.
What is a Four letter verb for to pull with force?
jerk yank
What does it mean for someone to jerk you around?
To jerk is to abruptly pull. To jerk around suggests a series of abrupt pulls in different directions, which would be very disorienting. If someone is jerking you around they are telling you a series of inconsistencies, so that you don't know in what direction this person is trying to pull you.
What is another for pull hard?
A different way to say "pull hard" is "to yank". Another phrase would be "to jerk".
What is a word that starts with the letter V and is synonymous with jerk?
If you mean "jerk" as in the verb "to pull, move quickly, twitch," the word "vellicate" is a synonym.
Push and pull objects?
everything that gravity can have a push or a pull
What does the phrase take a hike mean?
hike -noun- a long walk, often for recreation and in the countryside hike -verb-1) to go on or for a hike 2 )to pull up, raise or lift with a jerk 3) to increase suddenly eg prices
