Newton's First Law

Newton's First Law

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8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What are unbalanced forces?

Back

Forces that cause a change in the motion of an object, resulting in a net force that is not zero.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist a change in its state of motion.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does friction affect motion?

Back

Friction is a force that opposes the direction of motion, acting in the opposite direction.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What happens to a resting object due to inertia?

Back

It will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the net force when all forces acting on an object are balanced?

Back

The net force is 0N.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.

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