Newton's Laws

Front

What happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object?

Back

The force changes the motion of the object.

Front

What is a push or pull on an object called?

Back

Force.

Front

What law explains why a magician can pull a tablecloth out from under dishes without disturbing them?

Back

Newton's 1st Law.

Front

What do we call two equal forces acting in opposite directions on an object?

Back

Balanced force.

Front

What is the name of Newton's law that relates to the acceleration of an object?

Back

Newton's 2nd Law.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

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

Front

What is the formula for Newton's 2nd Law?

Back

F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).

Front

What is an example of a balanced force?

Back

Two people pushing a car in opposite directions with equal force.

Front

What does Newton's 3rd Law state?

Back

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

Front

What is gravitational force?

Back

The force of attraction between two masses.