Newtons First Law

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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 happens if forces are unbalanced?

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The object will change direction, shape, or speed.

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What is the term for the sum of all forces acting on an object?

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Net Force.

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Who is known for developing the Laws of Motion?

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Sir Isaac Newton.

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What force keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

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Gravitational force.

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What is inertia?

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

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

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A soccer player kicking a ball.

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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change an object's motion, while unbalanced forces do.

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What is gravitational force?

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The attractive force between two objects due to their mass.

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How does mass affect inertia?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.