Velocity - Time Graphs and Newtons Laws

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What is Newton's 1st 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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Define Inertia.

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

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What does Newton's 2nd 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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Explain Newton's 3rd Law of Motion.

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

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What is a velocity-time graph?

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A graph that shows the relationship between the velocity of an object and the time elapsed.

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How do you interpret a flat line on a velocity-time graph?

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It indicates that the object is moving at a constant velocity.

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What does a positive slope on a velocity-time graph represent?

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It represents an increase in velocity, indicating acceleration.

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What does a negative slope on a velocity-time graph indicate?

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It indicates a decrease in velocity, meaning the object is decelerating.

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What is the area under a velocity-time graph?

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The area under the graph represents the displacement of the object.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a).