Newton's Laws

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What is a force?

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Any push or pull on an object.

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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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What is inertia?

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

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What is an example of Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes and glasses on a table without disturbing them.

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What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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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 the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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What is an example of Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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A heavier object requires more force to move than a lighter object.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's 2nd Law?

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

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What is the concept of action and reaction forces?

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When one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first.