Free fall - Forces and Motion Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What does Newton’s first law state?
A
If the resultant force on a stationary object is zero, the object will remain stationary.
If the resultant force on a moving object is zero, it will just keep moving at the same velocity.
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3
Q
Acceleration is proportional to the what?
A
Resultant force.
4
Q
What does Netwons Second Law say?
A
force acting on an object and the acceleration of the object are directly proportional.
Acceleration is inversely proportional to the mass of an object.
5
Q
Force is a what quantity?
A
Vector
(magnitude and direction.)
