P2.2.3 - Newton's First Law Flashcards
1
Q
What is Newton’s First Law of Motion?
A
An object will continue to stay at rest or move at uniform velocity unless a force acts upon it
2
Q
What is required to change the motion / speed of an object?
A
A resultant force
3
Q
What is the resultant force if the speed or direction of an object does not change?
A
0
4
Q
What does it mean when an object is in equilibrium?
A
When an object’s resultant force is 0
