Newton's Laws Worksheet Flashcards

What is Newton's first law of motion also known as?

What is the tendency of an object to keep moving in a straight line?

What does Newton's first law say about an object that is NOT MOVING?

What will happen to an object that is MOVING according to Newton's first law?

Velocity means moving at the same ___ and in the same ___.

What acts on an object causing it to lose velocity?

What property of an object determines how much inertia it has?

Newton's second law of motion is known as the Law of ___

When an unbalanced force is applied to a mass, what does it cause it to do?

What happens to acceleration as the force applied increases?

If the same force is applied to an object with a large mass, its acceleration will be ___

What do the letters F + ma stand for?

Newton's third law of motion is also known as the law of ___

Every time there is an action force, there is also a reaction force that is ___ in size.

Forces must ALWAYS occur in ___

Newton's Laws of Motion

Newton's first law of motion describes the Law of Inertia, stating that an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
Inertia refers to the tendency of an object to maintain its state of motion, whether at rest or moving in a straight line.
An object's mass determines its inertia, with greater mass resulting in greater resistance to changes in motion.
Velocity is defined as moving at a consistent speed and direction unless an unbalanced force alters that trajectory.

Newton's Second Law of Motion

Known as the Law of Acceleration, it asserts that an unbalanced force applied to a mass results in an acceleration of that mass.
The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration is encapsulated in the equation F = ma, where F represents force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.
Increasing the applied force results in greater acceleration, while decreasing the applied force leads to lesser acceleration.
When the same force is applied to different masses, a larger mass results in smaller acceleration, while a smaller mass yields larger acceleration.

Newton's Third Law of Motion

Known as the Law of Action-Reaction, it dictates that for every action force, there is an equal reaction force acting in the opposite direction.
An action force generates an equal reaction force that occurs simultaneously, ensuring that forces are always paired.
Forces must always occur in pairs, highlighting the interconnected nature of actions within physical interactions.

Explore the fundamental principles of motion with these flashcards focused on Newton's Laws, particularly the law of inertia. These cards will help you understand key terms and concepts that underlie classical mechanics. Perfect for students studying physics or preparing for exams.