Laws of Motion Flashcard

Front

Which law of motion states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force?

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First Law of Motion

Front

Which law of motion is represented by the formula F = ma?

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Second Law of Motion

Front

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

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Third Law of Motion

Front

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

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Net Force

Front

What type of force occurs when all forces acting on an object are equal?

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Balanced Force

Front

What type of force results in a change in an object's motion? Options: Balanced Force, Unbalanced Force, Net Force, Centripetal Force

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Unbalanced Force

Front

What is the term for the speed of an object in a given direction?

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Velocity

Front

What is the measure of the amount of matter in an object?

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Mass

Front

Term for the increasing speed or velocity of an object?

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Acceleration

Front

What is the term for the decrease in speed or velocity of an object?

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Deceleration