newtons laws

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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 the unit of force?

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The unit of force is Newtons (N).

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What is potential energy?

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Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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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 Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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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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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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How does mass affect inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.

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

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Force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma).

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What happens to potential energy as an object falls?

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As an object falls, its potential energy decreases while its kinetic energy increases.

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What is kinetic energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of an object due to its motion.