Newton's Laws

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What is the force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact?

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Friction

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What does Newton's 1st Law state?

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An object in motion (or at rest) will stay in motion (or at rest) until an outside force acts upon it.

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What is the formula for Newton's 2nd Law?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration

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

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Net force

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How does Newton's 3rd Law describe the interaction between two objects?

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

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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 momentum?

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The product of an object's mass and its velocity.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's 2nd Law?

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Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force and inversely proportional to the mass.

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What is an example of Newton's 1st Law in everyday life?

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A seatbelt keeps you in place during a sudden stop.

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What is the difference between action and reaction forces?

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Action forces are the initial push or pull, while reaction forces are the response to that action.