Newton's First Law: Reteach

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

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inertia

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Because of inertia, a moving object will keep ________ unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

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moving

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What kind(s) of objects have inertia?

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all objects with mass

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An object in motion tends to stay in motion unless an ___ force acts on it.

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unbalanced

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The law of inertia (Newton’s First Law) applies to...

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both moving and nonmoving objects

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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 unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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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 inertia in everyday life.

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A passenger lurching forward in a car when it suddenly stops.

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What happens to a ball rolling on a flat surface if no forces act on it?

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It will continue rolling indefinitely due to inertia.

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How does mass affect inertia?

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