2.2.3 Flashcards
what is newtons first law also called ?
law of inertia.
whats the equation for force ?
mass x acceleration
whats newtons second law ?
the greater the force that acts on the object, the more it accelerates
whats newtons third law ?
every action has an equal and opposite reaction
whats mass ?
the amount of matter in a body
whats weight ?
the gravitational force of attraction between the mass of earth and the mass of a body
what happens to the weight of a body as it moves further from the earths centre ?
it decreases
whats the gravitational acceleration at sea level ?
9.8 m/s
whats the calculation for weight ?
mass x gravitational acceleration
what causes a body to resist any change of motion ?
inertia
whats potential energy ?
the energy a body has due to its position or condition.
whats kinetic energy ?
the energy a body has due to its motion.
whats total energy ?
sum of all different forms of energy in a system.
can energy be created or destroyed ?
no, it can only be converted from one form to another.
what is stored in chemical bonds ?
chemical energy