3. Dynamics Flashcards
1
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mass
A
property of an object that resists change in motion
2
Q
Force formula
A
F = ma
acceleration and resultant force are
always in the same direction
2
Q
define and use linear momentum
A
product of mass and velocity
2
Q
define and use force
A
rate of change of momentum
3
Q
Newton’s 1st law of motion
A
4
Q
Newton’s 2nd law of motion
A
5
Q
A
6
Q
weight
A
effect of a gravitational field on a mass
the weight of an object is equal to the product of its mass and the acceleration of free fall