ENG 1st and 3rd Law Test Review

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What happens to momentum during a collision?

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It is conserved

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Why is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion important to collisions?

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It states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This explains the forces working in a collision.

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The speed of an object in a given direction is the object's __________.

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Velocity

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What is the resistance of change in motion, including changes to speed, direction, or state of rest?

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Inertia

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Equal forces that do not cause a change in motion are called:

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Balanced Forces

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What happens to an object when balanced forces act on it?

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It remains in its current state

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What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

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It changes its state of motion

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What is a force?

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A push or pull on an object

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Best example of Newton's 3rd law: water flowing, spinning top, jumping on trampoline

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Jumping on trampoline