Forces Flashcards

1
Q

An object moving stays moving unless something stops it.

A

newton’s first law of motion

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2
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The tendency of an object to resist any change in motion.

A

Inertia

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3
Q

combination of all forces that act on an object.

A

Net force

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4
Q

Every object exerts a force on ever other object.

A

Gravity

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5
Q

Amount of matter or “STUFF” an object has measured in kilograms ( INERTIA!! )

A

Mass

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6
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The measure of force of gravity on an objects mass: Object is pulled towards the center of the earth.

A

Weight

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7
Q

The net force acting on an object causes the object to accelerate in relation to the size of the force and the mass of the object. F=MA

A

Newton’s second law

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8
Q

Is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces that are touching each other.

A

Friction

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9
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Friction that resists getting an object moving (this is when objects are not moving).

A

static Friction

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10
Q

Friction that resists keeping an object moving (happens while it is moving).

A

Kinetic Friction

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11
Q

Every action there is an equal (in size) and opposite (in direction) reaction force.

A

Newton’s Third Law

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12
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Anything thrown or shot through the air.

A

Projectile

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13
Q

Force acting toward center of a curved or circular path.

A

Centripetal Force

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14
Q

Mass on the move

-The force required to stop a moving object.

A

Momentum

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