Newton's Laws Vocab Flashcard

Front

Rate of speed at which something occurs.

Back

velocity

Front

Change in velocity/speed

Back

acceleration

Front

Action of changing place or position.

Back

motion

Front

Structure of concepts, values, customs, etc., used by an individual or group to perceive data, communicate ideas, and regulate behavior.

Back

frame of reference

Front

Property of matter that retains its state of rest or straight-line velocity unless acted upon by an external force.

Back

inertia

Front

Extent of space between two points, lines, etc.

Back

distance

Front

Condition regarding place, location, or situation.

Back

position

Front

Linear or angular distance in a direction from a point to a reference position.

Back

displacement

Front

Rapidity in moving, going, or performing; swiftness.

Back

speed

Front

Sum of all forces on an object.

Back

net force