Newtons Laws of Motion

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is Newton's Second 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 Third Law of Motion?

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

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What is a force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to change its velocity.

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What does the term 'inertia' refer to?

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

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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 the relationship between force and acceleration according to Newton's Second Law?

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If the force on an object is increased, the acceleration of the object increases, provided the mass remains constant.

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What is an example of Newton's First Law in everyday life?

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A book resting on a table will remain at rest until someone pushes it.

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How does mass affect acceleration according to Newton's Second Law?

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For a given force, an increase in mass will result in a decrease in acceleration.

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What is the significance of the term 'net force'?

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The overall force acting on an object after all the individual forces are combined.