Newton's Laws of Motion

Front

What is the force caused by objects rubbing together?

Back

Friction

Front

What do objects in motion tend to do?

Back

Stay in motion

Front

What do objects at rest tend to do?

Back

Stay at rest

Front

Can a still object have forces acting upon it?

Back

Yes, it can.

Front

What is the force that pulls objects down towards the center of the Earth?

Back

Gravity

Front

What must happen for an object's motion to change?

Back

It must be acted on by a force.

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.

Front

What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

Back

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

Front

What is the term for the resistance an object encounters when moving through air?

Back

Air Resistance