Units
What is the unit for force?
Newton
What variable goes on the x axis?
independent variable
An object in motion stays in motion is which of Newtons laws?
1st law
The bottom of my podium has which type of simple machine?
wheel and axle
A push or pull is known as:
Force
What does kg stand for?
kilogram
what variable goes on the y axis?
dependent variable
F=M * A is the equation for which of Newton's laws
2nd law
An axe is an example of which type of simple machine?
wedge
The force that keeps you grounded to the earth is known as:
gravity
What does m/s (squared) measure?
acceleration
The experimenter controls this variable:
independent variable
Equal and opposite reaction is tied to which of Newton's laws?
3rd law
The door handle is an example of which kind of simple machine?
lever
When a moving object makes contact with the ground, this force slows the object down:
Friction
What do the letters stand for in the equation F=M*A
Force = Mass * Acceleration
This variable is the one that has to be tested (ultimately cannot be controlled by experimenter)
dependent varaible
Which of Newton's laws is known as the law of inertia?
1st law
The cap on my water bottle is an example of which type of simple machine?
screw
The measure of speed in a given direction is known as:
velocity
How do you calculate acceleration when given the kg and newtons?
Force / mass
How do you write the title for a scientific graph?
Does IV Affect DV
Dribbling a basketball up and down would be an example of Newtons _______ law:
3rd law
inclined plane
What is the equation to calculate speed?
Distance/time