Motion + Forces Vocab Flashcards
(10 cards)
1
Q
Position
A
The location of an object.
2
Q
Reference Point
A
A location in comparison to another location.
3
Q
Motion
A
Change in position overtime.
4
Q
Speed
A
How far an object moves in a 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
Newtons 1st Law
A
An object in motion stays in motion, and an object at rest stays at rest unless acted on by another force.
9
Q
Newtons 2nd Law
A
F=ma
10
Q
Newtons 3rd Law
A
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
