newtons laws Flashcards
(13 cards)
1
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Force
A
A push or pull exerted on an object in order to change the motion of the object.
2
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Motion
A
A change in position over time.
3
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Net force
A
The combination of all the forces acting on a object.
4
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Speed
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Distance traveled per rate of time.
Speed = distance/time
5
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Velocity
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The speed and direction of an object
6
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Accerleration
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The rate at which velocity changes over timr
7
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Newtons first law
A
An object at rest will will remain at rest in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an outside force
8
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Newton’s second law
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Force= mass x acceleration
9
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Newtons third law
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For every action there is an equal but opposite reaction.
10
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Inertia
A
11
Q
Mass
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The amount of matter in the object
12
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friction
A
a force that resists motion
13
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gravity
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