Newton's Law (Noun)
Meaning
One of three basic laws of classical mechanics.
Classification
Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.
Examples
- Newton's law of universal gravitation states that every point mass attracts every other point mass by a force acting along the line intersecting both points.
- Newton's law of motion describes the relationship between a body and the forces acting upon it, and its resulting motion.
- According to Newton's law, an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
- Newton's law of action and reaction states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
- Newton's law applies to the motion of a vehicle, which accelerates when the force of the engine is greater than the force of friction.