Acceleration of an Object Subject to a Constant Net Force (HSC SSCE Physics): Flashcards

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Newton's 2nd law equation

a⃗=F⃗netm\vec{a} = \frac{\vec{F}_{\text{net}}}{m}

Effect of increasing net force on acceleration (constant mass)

Acceleration increases

Effect of increasing mass on acceleration (constant force)

Acceleration decreases

Type of acceleration from constant net force

Constant acceleration

Type of quantity forces are

Vector quantities (magnitude and direction)

Relationship between net force & acceleration directions

Same direction

Step 1 in analyzing motion under constant net force

Apply Newton's 2nd law to find acceleration

Equation linking final velocity, initial velocity, & time

v=u+atv = u + at

Shape of velocity-time graph for constant net force

Straight line with positive slope

SI units of acceleration

m⋅s−2m \cdot s^{-2}

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