Newton's Laws of Motion Flashcard

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What does Newton's first law of motion imply about objects at rest?

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They will stay at rest unless acted upon by a force.

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What is the key concept of Newton's Third Law in terms of forces?

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Forces always act in pairs.

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Why are Newton's laws of motion important?

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They help predict motion.

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What is the effect of a force on an object according to Newton's first law?

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It changes the object's motion.

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What are some less obvious forces that act upon objects?

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Friction, gravity, and air resistance.

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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.

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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 formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass × acceleration (F = ma).

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What is an example of an action-reaction pair?

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

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