8.6 (Term 1) Flashcards
Glossary Newton’s second law Deceleration Gravity Objectives Formula for N2L: F=ma Solve problems involving N2L: F=ma
What does Newton’s Second Law of Motion describe?
Newton’s Second Law of Motion describes how the mass of an object affects its motion when acted upon by one or more forces.
What is the formula for Newton’s Second Law of Motion?
F=ma, where F is the net force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration.
What does the net force on an object equal?
The net force on an object is equal to the mass of the object multiplied by its acceleration.
What produces acceleration in an object?
Acceleration is produced when a force acts on a mass.
How does mass affect the amount of force needed for acceleration?
The greater the mass of the object being accelerated, the greater the amount of force needed to accelerate it.
What observation does Newton’s Second Law describe regarding larger and smaller masses?
It describes that larger masses accelerate less rapidly than smaller masses when acted on by the same force.
