newtons laws Flashcards
1
Q
force
A
2
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motion
A
a change in position over time
3
Q
net force
A
the combination of all the forces acting on an object
4
Q
speed
A
distance travled per rate of time
5
Q
velocity
A
the speed and direction of an object
6
Q
acceleration
A
the rate at which velocity changes over time
7
Q
newtons firsr law
A
an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an outside force
8
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newtons second law
A
force = mass x acceloration
9
Q
newtons third law
A
for every action there is an equal but opposite reaction
10
Q
inertia
A
the tendency of an object to resist being moved or if the object is moving to resist a change in speed or direction until an outside force acts on the object
11
Q
friction
A
a force that resists motion
12
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mass
A
the amount of matter in an object
