Newton's Laws

Front

What explains a quantity that has BOTH speed and direction?

Back

Velocity

Front

What law is best described by inertia?

Back

1st Law of Motion

Front

What is the relationship between acceleration, force, and mass?

Back

Acceleration is due to a force applied to an object's mass (Newton's 2nd Law).

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

Which of the following is an example of balancing forces? A Book resting on the table or A pencil is knocked off the desk?

Back

A Book resting on the table.

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Front

What is Newton's 1st Law?

Back

An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What does Newton's 2nd Law state?

Back

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

Front

What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma).

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

Back

Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object.