NEWTONS LAWS OF MOTION Flashcards
what is newtons first law of motion?
An object will remain in its current state of motion (whether at rest or moving) unless an unbalanced force acts on it.
what is newtons second law of motion?
The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied to it and inversely proportional to its mass. This can be mathematically expressed as F = ma, where F represents the net force acting on the object, m is its mass, and a is the acceleration produced.
what is newtons third law of motion?
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that whenever an object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first object. The two forces are known as an action-reaction pair and act on different objects.
