AP Physics 1 Flashcards: Newtons First Law

Study Newtons First Law in AP Physics 1 with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

If two people push a box equally from opposite sides, what is the net force?

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ANSWER

Zero. Equal and opposite forces result in no net force.

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This deck focuses on Newtons First Law, giving you a quick way to review the definitions, rules, and examples that matter most for AP Physics 1.

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Work through these flashcards in short sessions. Try to answer each prompt before flipping the card, then revisit any cards you miss until the explanation feels automatic.

Practice questions

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A 1.2 kg object hangs motionless from a vertical spring. The object interacts with Earth (gravity) and the spring (tension-like spring force). It remains at rest for several seconds. What can be concluded about the forces on the object?

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