Newton's 1st Law of Motion

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What does Newton's First Law of Motion state about a moving object not acted on by an unbalanced force?

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It will remain in motion.

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What type of forces cause a change in an object's motion according to Newton's First Law?

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Unbalanced forces.

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What happens to an object at rest that is not acted on by an unbalanced force?

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It will remain at rest.

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Define inertia in the context of Newton's First Law of Motion.

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Inertia is an object's tendency to stay in motion or to stay at rest.

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What is another name for Newton's First Law of Motion?

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The Law of Inertia.

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How does inertia affect a moving vehicle when it suddenly stops?

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The passengers continue moving forward due to inertia.

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What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

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

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Can balanced forces change the motion of an object?

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No, balanced forces do not change the motion of an object.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A person pushing a stationary car to get it moving.

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How does Newton's First Law apply to space objects?

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In space, objects will continue in their state of motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.