Classical Mechanics
5 terms
Classical Mechanics
Newton's First Law
The principle that an object remains at rest or continues in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by a net external force.
Classical MechanicsNewton's Second Law
The law stating that net force acting on a body equals the rate of change of its linear momentum, simplified to mass times acceleration for…
Classical MechanicsNewton's Third Law
The law stating that whenever two objects interact, they exert forces on each other that are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
Classical MechanicsNon-conservative Force
A force for which work done depends on the specific path taken, dissipating mechanical energy into heat, sound, or internal energy.
Classical MechanicsNormal Force
The perpendicular contact force exerted by a surface on an object pressing against it.