From db844d977e7e9c44c7f8660eac62cb3f7ed0f5a8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: eggy Date: Fri, 16 Oct 2020 21:21:29 -0400 Subject: [PATCH] phys: add newton's first two laws of motion --- docs/sph3u7.md | 7 +++++++ 1 file changed, 7 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/sph3u7.md b/docs/sph3u7.md index ef9c455..1ca3b89 100644 --- a/docs/sph3u7.md +++ b/docs/sph3u7.md @@ -388,6 +388,13 @@ If an object as a **zero net force** in all dimensions, the forces acting on it An object in motion stays in constant motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an outside force. An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by an outside force. +### Newton's laws of motion + +Newton's first law of motion (also known as the **law of inertia**) states that every object will remain at rest or at constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. + +Newton's second law of motion states that the force on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration, such that $F = ma$. + + ## 2.3 - Work, energy, and power ## 2.4 - Momentum and impulse