Newton's Laws of Motion

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What is the net force?

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The net force is the overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined. It determines the object's acceleration.

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What is the gravitational force acting on an object called?

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The gravitational force acting on an object is called its weight.

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What is a force?

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A force is a push or pull exerted on an object.

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What is weight measured in?

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Weight is measured in newtons (N).

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What is the formula for calculating weight?

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Weight (W) = mass (m) × gravitational acceleration (g).

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What does Newton's First Law of Motion state?

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

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What does Newton's Second Law of Motion state?

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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 does Newton's Third Law of Motion state?

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

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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 is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force of gravity acting on that mass.