Newtons Laws Flashcards
1
Q
Newton’s 1st law
A
An object will remain at a constant velocity until acted upon by a resultant force
2
Q
Newton’s 2nd law
A
Resultant force = mass x acceleration
3
Q
Newton’s 3rd law
A
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
4
Q
What MUST 3rd law pairs have
A
- Equal in magnitude
- Acting in opposite directions
- Same type of force
- Acting on different objects
5
Q
What is the 3rd law pair to an objects weight
A
The earths gravitational force onto the object
6
Q
What are statics
A
1st law
7
Q
Newton’s 1st law equation
A
E(resultant)F = 0 = driving force - opposite force
8
Q
What are dynamics
A
Newton’s 2nd law
9
Q
Newton’s 2nd law equation
A
EF = ma = Driving force - opposite force
