Newton's Laws

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What happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object?

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The force changes the motion of the object.

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What is Newton's 1st Law?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law?

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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?

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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 Laws?

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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 acceleration according to Newton's 2nd Law?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases if the same force is applied.

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

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A book on a table remains at rest until someone pushes it.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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How does Newton's 2nd Law explain why a soccer ball accelerates more than a bowling ball when thrown with the same force?

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The soccer ball has less mass than the bowling ball, resulting in greater acceleration.

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What is the significance of the net force in Newton's 2nd Law?

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The net force is the total force acting on an object, determining its acceleration.

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