Newtons Laws Of Motion

Front

What is a PUSH or PULL of an object?

Back

Force

Front

Name the force that acts downward on an object due to gravity.

Back

Weight force

Front

What is the term for the overall force acting on an object when all individual forces are combined?

Back

Net force

Front

What force opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

Back

Friction

Front

If two boys are pulling a rope with equal force, what will happen to the rope?

Back

They will not move at all.

Front

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

Front

What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Back

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F=ma).

Front

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

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

Front

What is the force that supports an object resting on a surface?

Back

Normal force

Front

What is the force that opposes the weight of an object submerged in a fluid?

Back

Buoyant force