Newton's Laws of Motion

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of two surfaces sliding past each other?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for a push or pull that can change the motion of an object?

Back

Force

Front

According to Newton's First Law, an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by a __________.

Back

force

Front

What is the tendency of objects to resist changes in their state of motion called?

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object through air?

Back

Air Resistance

Front

What does Newton's Third Law state about actions and reactions?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma)

Front

What is the acceleration of an object in free fall near the Earth's surface?

Back

Approximately 9.81 m/s²

Front

What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the object's motion.