Use LEFT and RIGHT arrow keys to navigate between flashcards;
Use UP and DOWN arrow keys to flip the card;
H to show hint;
A reads text to speech;
10 Cards in this Set
- Front
- Back
|
What does newtons first law of motion state? |
A body at rest stays at rest and a body in motion stays in motion |
|
|
Newtons first law of motion is also considered the definition of what term? |
Inertia |
|
|
What is newtons 2nd law of motion? |
Unbalanced on a body produces or tends to produce acceleration in the direction of force |
|
|
Which law of newton laws best explains why a jet engine produces forward thrust? |
3rd law |
|
|
What 2 words can best sum up newtons third law of motion? |
Action and reaction |
|
|
What does boernoulli's principle state? |
Increase in a gases speed causes a decrease in pressure and decrease in speed causes a increase in pressure |
|
|
What type of duct is used to decrease pressure and increase velocity? |
Convergent |
|
|
How does the design of an airfoil influence pressure above and below the airfoil to produce lift? |
Increase of velocity above the foil decreases pressure and decrease in velocity below the foil increases pressure |
|
|
What is defined as the ability to do work? |
Energy |
|
|
Define what is the tendency of an object to maintain its direction and speed? |
Inertia |
