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CBSE Class 12 Physics Chapter-5 Newton’s Laws of Motion: Notes

Let us see what are some important topics we need to study in the chapter on Newton’s Law of Motion.

Definition of Inertia:

A body that is at rest or in uniform motion tends to remain in the same state unless external energy is applied to it is called ‘Inertia’.

- The inertia of rest  - Inertia of motion - Inertia of direction.

3 Types of Inertia

The external cause of push or pull that: - Produces motion in a body that is at rest. - Brings a body to rest which is moving, or - Changes the direction of motion of a     body

Definition of Force:

“A body continues in its state of rest or of uniform motion in a straight line unless some external force is applied to it to change that state.”

Newton’s First Law of Motion:

“The acceleration produced in a body due an external force, is directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass of the body.” Mathematically, a = F/m  or F = m a

"It states that For every action on any object, there is an equal and opposite reaction".

Newton's Third Law:

 The product of mass of the body and its velocity is called 'linear momentum'. Mathematically, p = m v

Linear Momentum:

A force acting for a short duration of time is called "Impulsive force".

Impulsive Force:

 In an isolated system of particles, the total momentum is conserved. For eg: recoiling of a gun.

Law of Conservation of Momentum:

 For two surfaces or bodies that are in contact with each other, friction is a force that opposes the relative motion between two bodies.

Friction:

It is the force acting on a body that is in uniform circular motion. It acts along the radius of the circle and towards its center.

Centripetal Force:

 It is a pseudo force acting on a body that is in circular motion. It acts along the radius and away from its center.

Centrifugal Force:

Hope you have learnt some important things about Newton's Laws. Let your friends also know about it.