Newtons Laws

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its state of motion, either by starting to move, stopping, or changing direction.

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What is a balanced force?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion of an object.

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What does Newton's First Law state?

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An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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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.

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How does mass affect acceleration?

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The more mass an object has, the more force is required to accelerate it.

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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 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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Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What role does friction play in motion?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact, affecting how objects move.

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What is the effect of air resistance on falling objects?

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Air resistance is a type of friction that acts against the motion of an object moving through air, slowing it down.

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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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