Identifying Newton's Laws

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What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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

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What does it mean for an object to be in equilibrium according to Newton's 1st Law?

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The net force acting on the object is zero, resulting in no change in motion.

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Provide an example of Newton's 1st Law in action.

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An ice skater gliding at a constant speed across the ice.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass (F=ma).

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How does Newton's 2nd Law apply when you slam on the brakes in a car?

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The car experiences a net force that causes it to decelerate, demonstrating the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.

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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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Provide an example of Newton's 3rd Law in action.

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When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back with an equal force.

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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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How does mass affect inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, making it harder to change its motion.

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What is the formula for calculating force according to Newton's 2nd Law?

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Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a).