Newton Laws of Motion Flashcard

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What does Newton's 1st Law of Motion state?

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An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is the formula for Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).

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How does doubling the force on an object affect its acceleration according to Newton's 2nd Law?

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If the force is doubled, the acceleration is also doubled.

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What is inertia in the context of Newton's 1st Law?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's 2nd Law?

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For a constant force, an increase in mass results in a decrease in acceleration.

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What happens to a rocket in outer space when no forces act on it?

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It continues to move at a constant velocity due to Newton's 1st Law.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that results in a change in the motion of an object.

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What is the effect of friction on motion according to Newton's Laws?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion, affecting acceleration and velocity.

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How does Newton's 2nd Law apply to everyday situations, like driving a car?

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Increasing the force (accelerating) results in greater acceleration, affecting how quickly the car speeds up.

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What is the significance of the term 'net force'?

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Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.