newtons laws

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What unit do we measure force in?

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Newtons

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What does Newton's first law state?

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An object at rest will remain at rest unless a force is applied.

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What is Newton's third law?

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

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Which law of motion states that for anything to move, you must apply an unbalanced force to it?

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Newton's first law.

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Complete the statement: Newton's third law states that any action will have a(n) _______ and ______ reaction.

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equal and opposite.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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

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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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What does Newton's second law explain?

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It explains how the velocity of an object changes when it is subjected to an external force.

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

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Mass and acceleration are inversely related; as mass increases, acceleration decreases if the force is 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.