Vocabulary
Vocabulary Pt. 2
Newton's Laws
Word Problems
WILD CARD
100
A push or pull that has a magnitude (strength) and direction; and is measured in Newtons (N).
Force
100
The rate that describes how far (distance) an object moves over time
Speed
100
Which Law states:
The greater the mass of an object, the greater the force needed to make the object accelerate
Newton's 2nd Law AKA Law of Acceleration
100
Calculate the net force: Make sure to include correct units
392N to the right
100
Which unit is used to measure the strength of forces?
Newtons (N)
200
An object or point you use to describe the location of other objects
Reference point
200
When all the forces acting on an object are NOT equal.
Unbalanced Forces
200
Write out Newton's first law
An object at rest will stay at rest, an object in motion will remain in motion, unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
200
A skateboarder travels at a velocity of 5 m/s for 18 seconds.
How far did the skateboarder travel? Include units
90 meters
200
Do you add or subtract forces acting in the opposite directions.
Subtract
300
An objects speed and direction of motion
Velocity
300
An object's change in distance from another object
Motion
300
Which Law States:
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
Newton's Third Law AKA Action Reaction Law
300
During practice, a soccer player sprints 45 meters toward the goal in 9 seconds.
What is the player’s velocity? Include units
5 meters/ second
300
Different strengths and forces can be modeled using
arrows of different lengths
400
When all the forces acting on an object are equal and in opposite directions
Balanced Forces
400
The total strength of forces acting on an object and the direction that it is in.
Net Force
400
Which Newton's Law is being described in this scenario:
A soccer ball is rolling across the grass. After a while, it slows down and stops.
Newton's First Law AKA Law of Inertia
400
A car is traveling at 4 m/s. After pressing the gas pedal, it speeds up to 16 m/s in 6 seconds.
What is the car’s acceleration? Include units
2 m/s2
400
A number line can be used to describe an object's _________ from a _________ point.
distance, reference point