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What is Newton's second law of motion?

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Newton's second law states that the acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied to it. It can be summarized by the formula: F = ma (Force = mass x acceleration).

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What does Newton's third law of motion state?

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Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that forces always occur in pairs.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object. It occurs when two surfaces rub against each other.

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How does mass affect acceleration according to Newton's second law?

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According to Newton's second law, as the mass of an object increases, the acceleration decreases if the same amount of force is applied.

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What happens when you push against a wall?

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When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back at you with the same amount of force.

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What is an example of Newton's first law of motion?

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An example of Newton's first law is a soccer ball that remains at rest until a player kicks it. It will continue moving in a straight line until acted upon by another force.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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The relationship is described by Newton's second law: Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

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What causes a ball rolling across a rug to slow down?

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The ball slows down due to friction, which is the force that opposes its motion.

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What is an action-reaction pair?

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An action-reaction pair refers to two forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, as described by Newton's third law.

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What is inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion. It is directly related to the mass of the object.