Newton's 2nd Law Flashcards
0
Q
What is the unit of measurement for force?
A
Newtons
1
Q
What does Newton’s 2nd law state?
A
F=ma
2
Q
What is the force of gravity on Earth equal to?
A
9.8 m/s2
3
Q
What is a force that goes in circular motion?
A
Centripetal force
4
Q
What is it called when gravity is equal to air resistance and the object falls at constant speed?
A
Terminal velocity
5
Q
If a net force is moving in the same direction as the object, what happens to the speed of the object?
A
It speeds up
6
Q
If a net force is moving in the opposite direction as the object, what happens to the speed of the object?
A
It slows down
