Newton's 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 an unbalanced 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. This is often expressed as 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 does inertia mean in the context of Newton's 1st Law?

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

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How does mass affect force according to Newton's 2nd Law?

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Objects with greater mass require more force to achieve the same acceleration as lighter objects.

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Give an example of Newton's 1st Law in everyday life.

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A cup sliding on a dashboard when a car suddenly stops.

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

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F = m * a, where F is force, m is mass, and a is acceleration.

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How does Newton's 3rd Law apply to walking?

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When you push down on the ground with your foot, the ground pushes you up with an equal and opposite force.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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Force is the product of mass and acceleration; increasing mass requires more force to achieve the same acceleration.

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What is an example of Newton's 3rd Law in action?

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A rocket propelling upward as it expels gas downward.