Newtons First Law & Inertia Flashcards
1
Q
What is Newtons First Law?
A
If there is no resultant force acting on an object
- if it is at rest if will stay at rest
- if it is moving, it keeps on moving at a constant velocity (at a constant speed in a straight line)
2
Q
What is Inertia?
A
The reluctance to change velocity
3
Q
What does the Inertia of an object depend upon?
A
Depends upon its mass
4
Q
What does a bigger mass require to change an objects inertia?
A
A bigger force
