Newton's 3rd Law Vocabulary

Front

What is the amount of matter that makes up an object?

Back

Mass

Front

What do we call the moment when two objects hit each other?

Back

Collision

Front

What is anything that has mass and takes up space?

Back

Matter

Front

Do Newton's laws of motion apply in zero gravity?

Back

Yes

Front

What is speed in a particular direction called?

Back

Velocity

Front

What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces?

Back

Friction

Front

What is the term for a push or pull on an object?

Back

Force

Front

What is the law that states for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?

Back

Newton's 3rd Law of Motion

Front

What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton (N)