Newton's 2nd law Flashcards

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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
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Use Newton’s second law in calculations

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See notes page

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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
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