Newton's first law of motion

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A force is a

Back

A push or pull.

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Newton's 1st Law is also called the Law of ...

Back

Inertia.

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Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.

Back

opposite.

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Which of the following is an example of inertia?

Back

Slamming on the breaks in your car and flying forward.

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Because of inertia, a resting object will remain at ________.

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rest.

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What does Newton's 1st Law state?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced 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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How does mass affect inertia?

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

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes a change in the motion of an object.

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Give an example of an unbalanced force.

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A person pushing a stationary car to get it moving.