Flashcard on Newtons Law Of Motion

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What happens to the mass of an object when it moves from one planet to another?

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The mass stays the same.

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What is Newton's 2nd law of motion formula?

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F=ma

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If an object weighs 100N on Earth, what is its mass?

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10.20 kg

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Who developed the laws of motion?

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Isaac Newton

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What is an example of the Law of Inertia?

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A cycle will continue to move with the same velocity even after you stop pedaling.

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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.

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What does 'F' represent in the formula F=ma?

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'F' represents force.

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What does 'm' represent in the formula F=ma?

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'm' represents mass.

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What does 'a' represent in the formula F=ma?

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'a' represents acceleration.

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What is the weight of an object?

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Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object.