Forces + Motion Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Position
A
Location of an object
2
Q
Reference
A
Location in comparison to another location
3
Q
Motion
A
Change in position over time
4
Q
Speed
A
How far an object moves in given time
5
Q
Vector
A
Quantity that has direction + magnitude
6
Q
Velocity
A
Speed in a specific direction
7
Q
Inertia
A
tendency of objects to resist a change in
motion
8
Q
Newton 1st Law
A
An object in motion stays in motion, at an object at rest stays at rest, unless acted upon by another force
9
Q
Newtons 2nd law
A
Force = mass + acceleration
F= ma
10
Q
Newton 3rd law
A
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
