Terms - Mechanics Flashcards
1
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Newton’s First Law
A
A body continues in a state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless a resultant force acts on it.
2
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Newton’s Second Law
A
When a resultant external force acts on a body the rate of change of the body’s momentum is proportional to this force
3
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Newton’s Third Law
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To every action there is an equal or opposite reaction
4
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Principle of Conservation of Energy
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Energy cannot be created or destroyed but may change from one form to another.
