Newton's Laws of Motion Practice Flashcard

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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

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What is inertia?

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

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What does Newton's Second Law of Motion state?

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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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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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

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How do you calculate mass using force and acceleration?

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Mass (m) can be calculated using the formula m = F/a, where F is the net force and a is the acceleration.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) is calculated using the formula F = ma, where m is mass and a is acceleration.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes an object to change its state of motion (either starting, stopping, or changing direction).

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Give an example of Newton's First Law in everyday life.

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A book resting on a table will remain at rest until someone pushes it.

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What happens to an object in motion when no net force acts on it?

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It continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's Second Law?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases if the same force is applied.