Second Law - A Resultant Force Means Acceleration Flashcards
1
Q
What is the second law?
A
If there is an unbalanced force, then the object will accelerate in that direction
2
Q
What is the overall unbalanced force often called?
A
The resultant Force
3
Q
What will an unbalanced for always produce?
A
Acceleration (or deceleration)
4
Q
In which five forms can this ‘acceleration’ take?
A
Starting Stopping Speeding up Slowing down Changing direction
5
Q
On a force diagram, what will the arrows look like?
A
Unbalanced
