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3 cards from this section. Quick, good the night before a test.
What is inertia?
Think about how things stay still unless pushed.
State Newton's First Law.
Remember, it describes situations without extra forces.
What does Newton's First Law state?
Consider the definitions of rest and motion.
True or False: Inertia is the same thing as mass.
Think about how weight impacts inertia.
A car of mass 1000 kg accelerates from rest to a velocity of 20 m/s in 10 seconds. What is the net force applied to the car?
Break down the problem to find acceleration and then use the formula.
A cyclist pushes against the ground with their feet. If the ground pushes back with an equal force, why does the cyclist move forward?
Think about how motion works through paired forces.
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