Newton's Laws
Formulas
Momentum
Vocabulary
Word Problems
100

The equal and opposite forces in Newton's 3rd law are called...

Action and Reaction

100

What is the formula to find force?

What units is Force in?

F = m x a

N (newtons)

100

When using momentum in a formula should an uppercase or lowercase "m" be used?

Uppercase

100

Define inertia

The tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion

100

The mass of 10 chromebooks is 58 kg. What is the weight of 10 chromebooks on Earth?

w = m x g

w = 58 x 9.8

w = 568.4

200

What law states, if no force acts on a system then the total momentum does not change?

Newton's 1st Law
200

What is the formula for weight?

What are the units used for weight?

W = m x g

kg (kilograms)

200

What is the momentum of a pair of shoes sitting in your closet?

0 kg x m/s

200

What is one example of action and reaction forces?

Ex. When a bat hits a baseball

Many answers

200

How much force is needed to accelerate a 66 kg skier at 2 m/s?

F = 132 N

300

What formula is connected with Newton's 2nd Law?

F = m x a

300

What is the formula used for velocity?


M / m = v


300

What two factors affect the momentum of a moving object?

Velocity and mass
300

The two forces acting on a falling object are?

Gravity and Air resistance

300

A force of 20 N acts upon a 5 kg block. What is the acceleration of the object?

a = 4 m/s2
400

What law states, an object either in motion or rest will not change unless acted on by an outside force?

Newton's 1st Law

400

What formula should be used for this problem?

A pool ball is hit and accelerates at 3.8 m/s2. The mass of the pool ball is 4 kg. What is the momentum of the pool ball?

M = m x v

400

What is the formula for momentum?

M = m x v

400

Does your weight or mass change depending on which planet your on?

Weight

400

The mass of a baby on is 3.5 kilograms. What is the baby's weight?

w = 34.3 N

500

What is Newton's (the scientist) first name?

Isaac

500

What formula should be used for this problem?


If a 60 kg person on a 15 kg sled is pushed with a force of 300 N, what will be the person's acceleration?

F / m = a
500

Can other objects and forces leave or enter a closed system?

No

500

What is the gravity on Earth?

9.8 m/s2

500
If a golf ball and a bowling ball are rolling at the same speed which has greater momentum?

Bowling

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