Topic 5 Inertia Amd Newtons Thrif Law Flashcards
1
Q
What is the tendency to continue in the state of motion
A
Inertia
2
Q
What is an objects inertial mass
A
How difficult it is to change the velocity of an object
3
Q
How can inertial mass be found
A
Mass equals force divided by acceleration
4
Q
What is Newton’s third law
A
When two objects interact the forces exert on each other are equal and opposite
5
Q
What is an object resting on the ground have
A
An equilibrium
6
Q
Why is Newton’s third law not the same as an object in equilibrium
A
Because Newton’s third law doesn’t have two different types of forces
