Newton's Laws

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What is Newton's 1st Law?

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An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion, unless an unbalanced force acts upon it.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law?

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Acceleration depends on two variables: the mass of the object and the amount of force applied.

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What is Newton's 3rd Law?

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

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What does inertia refer to?

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

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What is the definition of velocity?

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Velocity is a quantity that has both speed and direction.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m x a).

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to change its motion.

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How does mass affect acceleration?

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The greater the mass of an object, the less acceleration it will have for a given force.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction forces?

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Action and reaction forces are equal in size but opposite in direction.

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

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A book resting on a table will remain at rest until someone pushes it.