Laws Of Motion Flashcards
1
Q
What is newtons first law of motion
A
A body will continue in its state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force
2
Q
What is the first law also referred to as
A
Law of inertia
3
Q
Define a force
A
A push or pull that acts upon an object as a result of its interaction with another object
4
Q
Define newtons second law of motion
A
When a force is applied to a body, it produces an acceleration in the direction of the applied force, stronger the force, quicker the acceleration.
5
Q
What is newtons 2nd law also know as
A
Law of acceleration
6
Q
Does weight change the acceleration of an object WRT newtons 2nd law?
A
Yes. F=MxA
7
Q
What is newtons 3rd law
A
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
