Topic 3 Part 2 - Why Does Snow Fall Flashcards
1
Q
What is Newton’s second law of motion
A
The magnitude of the unbalanced force on an object equals the mass of that object multiplied by the magnitude of its acceleration
F = ma
2
Q
What is Newton’s first law
A
An object remains at rest or moves in a straight line at constant speed unless it is acted on by an unbalanced force
3
Q
What is Inertia
A
Inertia is a property of matter by which it continues in its existing state of rest or uniform motion in a straight line unless that state is changed by an external force
