Physics Flashcard 3

Front

What is the formula to calculate acceleration?

Back

Acceleration (a) = Force (F) / Mass (m)

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How do you calculate velocity?

Back

Velocity = Distance / Time

Front

What does force cause an object to do?

Back

Force causes an object to accelerate.

Front

What is mass?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms.

Front

What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Back

According to Newton's second law, Force = Mass x Acceleration.

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

The unit of force is the Newton (N).

Front

How can you determine the net force acting on an object?

Back

Net force is the vector sum of all forces acting on an object.

Front

What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

Front

What does a steeper slope on a distance-time graph indicate?

Back

A steeper slope indicates a higher speed.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.