Force and motion

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What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. It can be expressed with the formula: F = ma (Force = mass × acceleration).

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What is an example of negative acceleration?

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A runner slowing to a walk after crossing the finish line is an example of negative acceleration.

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What is the difference between action and reaction forces?

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Action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, as stated in Newton's Third Law of Motion.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can occur due to an increase or decrease in speed or a change in direction.

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What does it mean for an object to be in motion?

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An object is in motion if its position changes relative to a reference point over time.

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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. 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 is an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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A rocket traveling forward in space with an equal and opposite force as the jet propulsion shooting backwards is an example of Newton's Third Law.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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The formula for calculating force is F = ma, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

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What is constant velocity?

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Constant velocity means an object is moving at a steady speed in a straight line without changing direction.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration?

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According to Newton's Second Law, as mass increases, acceleration decreases if the same force is applied.

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