Newtons Laws of Motion Flashcards
1
Q
A push or a pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object.
A
Force
2
Q
A change in position over time.
A
Motion
3
Q
The combination of all the forces acting on an object.
A
Net force
4
Q
Distance traveled per rate of time.
A
Speed
5
Q
The speed and direction of an object.
A
Velocity
6
Q
The rate at which velocity changes over time.
A
Acceleration
7
Q
An object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an outside force.
A
Newton’s First Law
8
Q
Force = mass x acceleration.
A
Newton’s Second Law
9
Q
A force that resists motion
A
Friction
10
Q
The amount of matter in an object.
A
Mass
11
Q
An attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass.
A
Gravity
