Physics Flashcard

Front

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

Back

Newton's Third Law

Front

Resistance of any physical object to any change in its movement

Back

Inertia

Front

What is the term for the total force acting on an object?

Back

Net Force

Front

Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object

Back

Unbalanced Forces

Front

What does Newton's First Law state about an object at rest?

Back

It stays at rest unless acted upon by a force.

Front

What is an example of Newton's Third Law?

Back

Rowing a boat and the boat moving forward.

Front

According to Newton's Third Law, what happens when you push water backward with oars?

Back

The boat moves forward.

Front

What is the effect of inertia on objects at rest?

Back

They remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force.

Front

What does Newton's First Law say about an object in motion?

Back

It stays in motion unless acted upon by a force.

Front

What does Newton's Second Law explain about force and acceleration?

Back

Force causes acceleration.