Force, Mass, Acceleration (Flashcardizz)

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

Back

According to Newton's second law of motion, force (F) is equal to mass (m) multiplied by acceleration (a). This is expressed as F = m × a.

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What happens to an object when the net force acting on it is zero?

Back

The object will stay at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity. This is known as the principle of inertia.

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What is mass?

Back

Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms (kg). It is a scalar quantity and does not change regardless of the object's location.

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It is measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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What is force?

Back

Force is a push or pull acting upon an object, measured in newtons (N). It can cause an object to accelerate, decelerate, or change direction.

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How do you calculate force?

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Force can be calculated using the formula F = m × a, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

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What is the unit of force?

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The unit of force is the newton (N).

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is a balanced force?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion of the object.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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Unbalanced forces are not equal and can cause an object to accelerate or change its motion.