Resultant Forces Flashcards
1
Q
What may a resultant force acting on an object do
A
Cause a change in it’s state of motion
2
Q
What happens if the resultant force acting on a stationery object is zero?
A
The object will remain stationary
3
Q
What happens if the resultant force acting on a stationary object isn’t zero
A
The object will accelerate in the direction of the resultant force
4
Q
What happens if the resultant force on a moving object is zero?
A
The object will continue to move at the same speed and in the same direction
5
Q
What happens if the resultant force in a moving object is not zero
A
The object will accelerate in the direction of the resultant force
6
Q
What happens when two objects interact
A
The forces they exert on each other are equal and opposite
