First Law - Balanced Forces Means No Change in Velocity Flashcards
1
Q
What is the first law?
A
So long as the forces on an object are all balanced, then it’ll just stay still, or else if it’s already moving it’ll just carry on at the same velocity - so long as all the forces are balanced
2
Q
If anything is moving at a constant velocity, what must the forces be?
A
Must all be balanced
3
Q
Do things need a constant overall force to keep them going?
A
No
4
Q
What must objects have to keep going at a steady speed?
A
A zero resultant force
