Newton's Laws of Motion (Leaving Cert Applied Maths): Flashcards
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Influence causing object to change its motion
Influence causing object to change its motion
Force
Two characteristics of a force
Two characteristics of a force
Magnitude (strength in N) and direction (vector)
Amount of matter in an object
Amount of matter in an object
Mass
Force due to gravity on an object
Force due to gravity on an object
Weight
Formula for momentum
Formula for momentum
Units of momentum
Units of momentum
kg m/s
Force transmitted through ropes and cables
Force transmitted through ropes and cables
Tension
Newton's First Law (brief)
Newton's First Law (brief)
Body continues at rest/uniform motion unless external force applied
Resistance to change in motion
Resistance to change in motion
Inertia
Newton's Second Law equation
Newton's Second Law equation
Newton's Third Law statement
Newton's Third Law statement
Every action has equal and opposite reaction
Effect of more mass on acceleration (same force)
Effect of more mass on acceleration (same force)
Less acceleration
Upward force from ground when standing
Upward force from ground when standing
Normal reaction force
Direction friction acts relative to motion
Direction friction acts relative to motion
Opposes direction of motion
Condition for force equilibrium
Condition for force equilibrium
Net force equals zero