Newtons 1st and 2nd Laws Flashcards
1
Q
newtons 1st law
A
a resultant force is required to change the motion of an object
2
Q
newtons 2nd law
A
if a non-zero resultant force acts on an object, then it will cause the object to accelerate
the size of the resultant force is directly proportional to the acceleration in causes
(F = ma)
3
Q
non-zero
A
anything other than 0
4
Q
circular motion
A
even though the speed of the moon is constant we say that it is accelerating because its direction is always changing
5
Q
inertia
A
the tendency for the motion of an object to remain unchanged
(objects at rest will stay at rest, objects in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a resultant force)