Newtons Three Laws of Motion Flashcard

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What is friction?

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The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact with each other.

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What does Newton's Third Law state?

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

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What does Newton's Second Law of Motion explain?

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The greater the mass of an object being moved, the greater the amount of force needed to move the object.

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Why does a chair not collapse when a child sits on it?

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The chair exerts the same amount of force back up on the child.

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What happens when a horse stops suddenly?

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The rider continues to move forward due to inertia, which is explained by Newton's 1st Law of Motion.

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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 momentum?

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The product of an object's mass and its velocity.

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What is the formula for Newton's Second Law?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m x a).

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What is an example of Newton's First Law of Motion?

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A soccer ball remains at rest until kicked.

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What is an example of Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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It takes more force to push a heavy box than a light box.