Newton's First Law (AQA GCSE Physics): Flashcards
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Newton's First Law is also called
Newton's First Law is also called
Law of Inertia
Effect of zero resultant force on stationary object
Effect of zero resultant force on stationary object
Object remains stationary
Effect of zero resultant force on moving object
Effect of zero resultant force on moving object
Continues at same velocity
Effect of resultant force on object
Effect of resultant force on object
Object accelerates
What is acceleration?
What is acceleration?
Change in velocity over time
What are balanced forces?
What are balanced forces?
Forces that equal each other
Word summarising Newton's First Law
Word summarising Newton's First Law
Inertia
What is inertia?
What is inertia?
Tendency to continue in state of rest or uniform motion
What is a resistive force?
What is a resistive force?
Force opposite to motion of object
Resultant force causes change in
Resultant force causes change in
Speed or direction (or both)
Resultant force: right left
Resultant force: right left
Zero (balanced forces)
Resultant force when object at constant velocity
Resultant force when object at constant velocity
Zero (no resultant force)