Chapter 5 Flashcards
1
Q
What is the constant velocity of a falling object when the force of air resistance is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force of gravity?
A
terminal velocity
2
Q
What is the motion of a body when the force of gravity is acting on the body?
A
free fall
3
Q
What is the curved path that an object follows when thrown, launched, or otherwise projected near the surface of Earth?
A
projectile motion
4
Q
What is the tendency of an object to resist being moved or, if the object is moving, to resist a change in speed or direction until an outside force acts on the object?
A
inertia
5
Q
What is a quantity defined as the product of the mass and velocity of an object?
A
momentum
