Force & Motion and Newton's Laws

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What is Force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What is Motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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What is Acceleration?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is Speed?

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The distance traveled per unit of time.

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What is Newton's 1st Law?

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

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What is Newton's 2nd Law?

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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?

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

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What is Friction?

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The force that opposes the motion of an object.

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What is Gravity?

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The force that attracts two bodies towards each other, depending on their masses and the distance between them.

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What is the formula for calculating Speed?

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Speed = Distance / Time.