Newton's 2nd law Flashcards
1
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Formally state Newton’s second law for constant mass
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- The rate of change of linear momentum of an object is directly proportional to the force acting on it
- The change of momentum is parallel to the resultant force
- F = ma
2
Q
Use Newton’s second law in calculations
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See notes page
3
Q
Appreciate that Newton’s first law introduces the concept of inertia which underpins Newton’s second law
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- Inertia is the concept that something will remain at rest or travel at a constant velocity