Forces and equations of motion (HSC SSCE Mathematics Extension 2): Flashcards

A vector quantity that impacts an object's motion.

An object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted on.

F = ma, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

Action and reaction are equal and opposite forces.

Forces change motion, affecting speed and direction.

Equilibrium means no net force and no motion.

Use F = ma; rearrange to find a = F/m.

Breaking forces into horizontal and vertical components.

Friction opposes motion, affecting acceleration and velocity.

v^2 = u^2 + 2as, where u is initial velocity, a is acceleration.