Newton's Second Law Flashcards
1
Q
What does newton’s second law mean?
A
acceleration equal the net force on an object by its mass
2
Q
What is the formula for acceleration?
A
Net Force/Mass
3
Q
What is the formula for net force?
A
Mass X Acceleration
4
Q
Is the direction of the net force of an object the same as the direction of acceleration?
A
Yes
5
Q
What is the relationship between mass and acceleration?
A
inverse
6
Q
What is circular motion?
A
any motion in a circular path
7
Q
What is centripetal force?
A
The force that drags you towards the center when in a circular motion
8
Q
How is the acceleration due to gravity?
A
9.8 m/s2
