Forces Vocab Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Position
A
Location of an object
2
Q
Reference point
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 a given time
5
Q
Vector
A
Direction magnitude
6
Q
Velocity
A
Speed in a specific direction
7
Q
Inertia
A
Tendency of an object to resist a change in motion
8
Q
1st law
A
An object in motions stays in motion and an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon
9
Q
2nd law
A
F=ma
10
Q
3rd law
A
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
