Newtons laws of motion Flashcards
1
Q
Force
A
A push or pull on an object in order to change the motion of an object.
2
Q
Motion
A
A change in position overtime.
3
Q
Net force
A
The total of all the forces acting on an object.
4
Q
Speed
A
Distance traveled 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 first law
A
An object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a unbalanced force.
8
Q
Newtons second law
A
force = mass x acceleration.
9
Q
Newtons third law
A
For every action there is a equal but opposite reaction.
10
Q
Inertia
A
b The tendency of an object to resist being moved or if the object is moving.
11
Q
Friction
A
A force that resist motion.
12
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Mass
A
The amount of matter in an object.
