force, motion and energy Flashcards

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define force

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a force is a push or pull upon on object resulting from the objects interaction with another object.

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define motion

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change with time of the position or orientation of a bodymotion is the phenomenon in which an object changes its position with respect to time.

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define acceleration

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acceleration is a vector quantity that is defined as the rate at which an object changes its velocity. An object is accelerating if it is changing its velocity.

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true or false: the speed of an object depends on the direction it’s traveling ?

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false

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what is the velocity of an object?

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the speed and direction the object is moving.

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what is the equation of acceleration?

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A = final velocity - initial velocity / time
or
A = v - u / t

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that is the formula to calculate distance?

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speed x time

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what is the formula to calculate time?

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distance / speed

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what is the speed formula?

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distance / time

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what is newton’s first law of motion?

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the inertia theory; all objects will remain moving in the same direction at the same speed unless acted upon by an external force.

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what is newtons 2nd law of motion?

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f=ma theory; the heavy the mass of an object the more force will be needed to accelerate.

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what is newtons 3rd law of motion?

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every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

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