Newton's Laws

Front

What is a force?

Back

A push or pull on an object.

Front

What is the reaction force when an archer releases the bowstring?

Back

The arrow flying forward.

Front

How does gravity change with mass and distance?

Back

Gravity is increased with greater mass and shorter distance.

Front

What are balanced forces?

Back

When two equal forces act in opposite directions on an object.

Front

What does Newton's 3rd Law state?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What is an example of an action force?

Back

An archer pulling the bowstring back.

Front

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

Back

Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to the mass.

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

The force of attraction between two masses.