Newtons Laws

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What is the term used to describe how much matter a body contains?

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Mass

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What does Newton's 2nd law state about acceleration?

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Acceleration is a change in velocity.

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What does Newton's third law state about actions and reactions?

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

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What is the definition of unbalanced forces?

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Forces that cause a change in an object's motion.

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What is the term for the force that pulls objects toward each other?

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Gravity

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces do.

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What is inertia?

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

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma).

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass.

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What is an example of Newton's 1st law of motion?

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A soccer ball remains at rest until kicked.