Quiz 5 (3.1-3.2) Flashcards
(9 cards)
1
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states that a change in velocity requires an external force
A
first law of motion
2
Q
A diagram that represents the forces on an object without considering their causes or the reaction forces is a ___ diagram
A
free-body
3
Q
How do you calculate the amount of force needed to accelerate an object?
A
Force equals mass times acceleration
4
Q
states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction
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third law of motion
5
Q
The SI unit of force
A
newton
6
Q
The space relative to which motion is measured is called
A
frame of reference
7
Q
mathematically relates force and acceleration
A
second law of motion
8
Q
also called the law of inertia
A
first law of motion
9
Q
Any change in velocity
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acceleration