Newton's Laws of Motion

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What is the combination of all the forces acting on an object?

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Net force

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Who is the scientist that formulated the laws of motion?

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Sir Isaac Newton

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What does the equation F=ma represent?

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Newton's 2nd Law of Motion

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According to Newton's 1st Law, what happens to an object in motion if no net force acts on it?

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It continues in its state of motion.

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What is the term for the force that opposes the motion of an object?

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Friction

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What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion also known as?

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The Law of Inertia

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What does Newton's 3rd Law of Motion state?

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

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If a truck suddenly stops, what happens to the objects inside according to Newton's 1st Law?

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They continue moving forward.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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F = ma (Force = mass x acceleration)

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What is the effect of increasing mass on acceleration if the force remains constant?

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Acceleration decreases.