Newton's Laws Flashcard

Front

A measure of how much matter an object has is--

Back

mass

Front

The weight of an object _________ as it moves away from the center of Earth. Options: increases, stays the same, triples, decreases

Back

decreases

Front

What is the unit of measurement for force?

Back

Newtons

Front

The combination of all the forces acting on an object is the...

Back

net force

Front

What is the net force?

Back

40 N

Front

A unbalanced force means that an object is:
- zero net force
- changing its motion
- sitting still
- object at rest

Back

changing its motion

Front

A 20 kg bike accelerates at 10 m/s². What is the force acting upon it?

Back

200 Newtons

Front

What is the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion?

Back

inertia

Front

Objects with greater _________ also have greater inertia.

Back

mass

Front

A 10 kg, 15 kg, and 20 kg rock are rolling down a hill. Which rock will require the most force to stop?

Back

20 kg rock