Newton's First Law of Motion

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What does Newton's First Law of Motion state about the motion of an object subjected to a net force of zero?

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The object will remain in its current state of motion, either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are those that combine to form a net force that is not zero, causing a change in the object's motion.

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How do you determine the net force acting on an object?

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You must specify the direction in which each force acts and then combine them to find the net force.

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What is the definition of force?

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A force is a push or a pull acting on an object.

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What is meant by net force?

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Net force is the combination of all the forces acting on an object.

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What happens to an object at rest when no net force acts on it?

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It remains at rest.

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What happens to an object in motion when no net force acts on it?

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It continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the relationship between mass and inertia according to Newton's First Law?

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An object's mass is a measure of its inertia; the greater the mass, the greater the inertia, and the more force is required to change its motion.

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What is an example of balanced forces?

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Two equal forces acting in opposite directions on an object, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is the significance of the direction of forces when calculating net force?

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The direction of forces is crucial because forces acting in opposite directions will subtract from each other, while forces acting in the same direction will add.