Forces and motion

Front

What is Newton's 2nd law?

Back

F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration)

Front

Which type of force resists motion?

Back

Friction

Front

The formula ? = mass x acceleration is used to find what?

Back

Force

Front

How does the mass of an object affect the motion of an object?

Back

The greater the mass, the less effect a force will have.

Front

How can you increase the acceleration of an object?

Back

Decrease its mass.

Front

What is the definition of force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's 2nd law?

Back

As mass increases, acceleration decreases for a given force.

Front

What is friction?

Back

A force that opposes the motion of an object.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

F = ma (Force = mass x acceleration)