key term - Newton's laws of motion

Definition

Newton's laws of motion are three fundamental principles that describe the relationship between the motion of an object and the forces acting upon it. They provide a framework for understanding how objects move and interact with each other.

Related terms

Inertia:

Inertia is an object's resistance to changes in its state of motion. It describes how objects tend to keep doing what they're already doing unless acted upon by an external force.

Acceleration:

Acceleration refers to the rate at which an object changes its velocity over time. It can be caused by forces such as gravity or applied forces.

Friction:

Friction is a force that opposes the relative motion between two surfaces in contact. It can either slow down or prevent the movement of objects.