Three Laws of Motion Flashcards

1
Q

It is the viewpoint of the observer of motion

A

Inertial Reference Frame

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2
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In IRF, it is said that a land speed is relative to the surface of the Earth. Therefore, the standard inertial reference frame is?

A

Earth

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3
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What are the three laws of motion?

A

Law of inertia, law of acceleration, and law of interaction (action - reaction)

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4
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It states that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will remain in motion unless there is a force acting upon it

A

Law of inertia

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5
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It stated that a body is directly proportional to the force exerted on the body in the same direction

A

Law of acceleration

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6
Q

What is the formula for acceleration?

A

F=ma

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7
Q

Measure of a body’s inertial property

A

Mass

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8
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Measure of a force exerted on a body by gravity

A

Weight

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9
Q

Answer the following:
(Earth) g = ?
(Moon) g = ?

A

9.8 m/s²
1.62 m/s²

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10
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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

A

Law of interaction

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11
Q

What is the other term for law of interaction?

A

Law of action - reaction

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12
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What is the direction of action and reaction?

A

Opposite direction

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