Forces and Newton's Laws of Motion

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What is mass?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, typically measured in kilograms (kg).

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What is force?

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Force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate, measured in newtons (N).

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object, typically measured in meters per second squared (m/s²).

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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 at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is Newton's Second 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 Third Law of Motion?

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

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How does increasing force affect acceleration?

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If the mass of an object remains constant, increasing the force applied to it will result in an increase in acceleration.

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What is the formula to calculate force?

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Force (F) is calculated using the formula F = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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What happens to acceleration if mass increases while force remains constant?

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If mass increases while force remains constant, acceleration will decrease.

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What is an example of Newton's Law of Force and Acceleration?

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A bowling ball requires more force to throw than a basketball due to its greater mass.