Motion + Forces Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
position
A
the location of an object
2
Q
reference point
A
location in comparison to another location
3
Q
motion
A
change in a position over time
4
Q
speed
A
how far an object moves in a given time
5
Q
vector
A
quantity with both direction and 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’s 1st Law
A
an object in motion stays in motion and an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by another force
9
Q
Newton’s 2nd Law
A
F=ma
10
Q
Newton’s 3rd Law
A
for every action there is an equal + opposite reaction
