Newton's Laws and Momentum Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
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Newton’s first law
A
An object remains at rest or moves with a constant velocity in a strait line unless acted on by an external resultant force
2
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Newton’s second law
A
The rate of change of momentum is directly proportional to, and in the same direction as, the applied resultant force.
(F=ma)
3
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Newton’s third law
A
If body A exerts a force on body B, then body B exerts a force on body A that is equal in size and opposite in direction.