9. Newton's Laws - Terms & Definitions Flashcards
1
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Acceleration
A
a change in velocity
2
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Conservation of Momentum
A
states that in a closed system with no external forces acting on it, the total momentum of the system remains constant over time.
3
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Force
A
a push or pull that attempts to create a change (in movement)
4
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Impulse
A
the change in momentum of an object when a force is applied over a period of time,
5
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Inertia
A
an object’s resistance to change
6
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Mass
A
quantity of matter
7
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Momentum
A
the product of an object’s mass and its velocity, representing the quantity of motion it possesses.
8
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Reaction Force
A
the force exerted by a surface or object in response to an applied force, acting in the opposite direction according to Newton’s Third Law of Motion.
9
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Static State
A
an object remains in a constant state of motion or is motionless
