Describing Motion/Laws of Motion

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What is the formula for Newton's Second Law?

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F = ma

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Newton (N)

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What is momentum?

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Momentum is the product of an object's mass and its velocity (p = mv).

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What is the formula to calculate momentum?

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p = mv

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What is gravity?

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Gravity is an attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, calculated as W = mg.

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What does 'sig figs' mean?

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Sig figs, or significant figures, are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision.

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How do you calculate acceleration from force and mass?

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Acceleration (a) is calculated using the formula a = F/m.

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What is the acceleration of a rocket with a thrust of 10,000 N and a mass of 2000 kg?

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5 m/s²

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