Newtons Laws

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What happens to an object when unbalanced forces are applied?

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The object will move in the direction of the larger force.

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What does Newton's third law state?

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

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What unit is used to measure force?

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Newtons (N) are used to measure force.

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If there are 8 N of force to the left and 4 N to the right, what is the net force? Is it balanced?

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The net force is 4 N to the left, and it is not balanced.

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What is the Law of Inertia?

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The Law of Inertia (1st law) states that an object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is the Law of Acceleration?

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The Law of Acceleration (2nd law) states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) = Mass (m) x Acceleration (a).

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What is an example of Newton's first law in everyday life?

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A passenger lurches forward in a car when it suddenly stops.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's second law?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases if the force remains constant.

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What is an example of Newton's third law in action?

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When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back with equal force.