TERM 1
Force
DEFINITION 1
That which can cause acceleration.
TERM 2
Unit of force
DEFINITION 2
Newton(N)
TERM 3
Newton's First Law of Motion
DEFINITION 3
A body will remain at rest or continue moving at constant
velocity unless acted upon by an unbalancing external force.
TERM 4
Application of Newton's First Law
DEFINITION 4
Seatbelts in cars are used to stop passengers continuing at a
constant velocity when the car decelerates rapidly.
TERM 5
Newton's Second Law of Motion
DEFINITION 5
The rate of change of momentum is proportional to the
applied force and takes place in the direction of the force.
