Newton's Laws of Motion

Vocabulary flashcards reviewing Newton's Three Laws of Motion, their definitions, formula, and examples.

First Law of Motion

The principle stating that an object remains at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force (e.g., a book resting on a table).

Second Law of Motion

The principle stating that force is equal to mass multiplied by acceleration (e.g., a football accelerating when kicked).

$$F = ma$$

The formula representing Newton's Second Law of Motion, where force is equal to mass multiplied by acceleration.

Third Law of Motion

The principle stating that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction (e.g., a rocket moving upward).