5.1 Newton Flashcards

1
Q

What is a force

A

Force is an action exerted on an object that may change the state, rest or motion of an object. Could be push or pull

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2
Q

Force is a vector. True or false

A

True since it has magnitude and direction

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3
Q

Contact force

A

Involves a force between two objects in contact, like friction

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4
Q

None-contact force

A

Involves a force between objects not touching, like magnetic

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5
Q

Mass

A

Stays the same
Measured with balance
Measured in Kilograms, KG
Cant be zero

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6
Q

Weight

A

Changes with gravity force
Measured with spring scale
Measured in Newtons
Can be zero

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7
Q

Tension

A

A force caused by a rope or string.

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8
Q

Newton’s first law

A

Objects don’t start or stop moving on their own

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9
Q

Newton’s first law is also called:

A

The law of inertia

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10
Q

Newton’s third law

A

when you push or pull something, it pushes or pulls back with the same force in the opposite direction.

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