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

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What is the motion of a body when the force of gravity is acting on the body?

A

free fall

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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

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4
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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

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5
Q

What is a quantity defined as the product of the mass and velocity of an object?

A

momentum

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