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 a net external force.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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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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What is 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 inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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How do you calculate force?

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Force is calculated using the formula F = ma, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

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What happens to an object in motion if no net force acts on it?

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It will continue to move at a constant velocity.

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

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For a given force, an increase in mass results in a decrease in acceleration.

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What is the significance of the net force?

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The net force is the vector sum of all forces acting on an object, determining its acceleration.

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

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

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What is an example of Newton's 2nd Law in action?

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A heavier object requires more force to achieve the same acceleration as a lighter object.

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