Gravity and Newton's Laws Flashcard

Front

Newton's First Law of Motion is known as the Law of ________.

Back

Inertia

Front

If the mass of an object is doubled, how does that change the amount of force needed to stop it?

Back

Force needed is doubled.

Front

What is the acceleration constant on earth due to gravity?

Back

9.8 meters per second squared.

Front

What is the unit of measurement for mass?

Back

Gram.

Front

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction and these pairs are known as ____________________.

Back

Action-reaction pairs.

Front

What is the formula for calculating force?

Back

Force = Mass x Acceleration.

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton.

Front

What does gravitational force depend on?

Back

Mass of the objects and the distance between them.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on objects in free fall?

Back

They accelerate downwards at 9.8 m/s².

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration.