Ch5 Dynamics

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What is the unit of force?

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newton

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What does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

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

Front

According to Newton’s First Law of Inertia, what will happen to a ball thrown in space?

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It will travel in a straight line forever.

Front

What is defined as a PUSH or PULL on a system?

Back

Force

Front

What forces are acting on a box being pushed across the floor?

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All of the above (Friction from the floor, Gravity pushing down on the box, The floor pushing up on the box).

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is gravity?

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A force that attracts two bodies towards each other, proportional to their masses.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms.