Newton's Laws Flashcard

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Letting go of a balloon full of air demonstrates Newton's ______ _______ ________ _________ because the air comes out of the back and the balloon moves forward.

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3rd law of motion

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What unit do we measure force in?

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Newtons

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Newton's third law states that any action will have a(n) _______ and ______ reaction.

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Equal and opposite

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A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes and glasses on a table without disturbing them. This demonstrates which of Newton's laws?

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Newton's 1st Law

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This equation goes with which law? (Provide the equation)

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Newton's second law of motion

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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 unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is the formula for calculating force according to Newton's second law?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

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What does Newton's second law of motion explain?

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It explains how the velocity of an object changes when it is subjected to an external force.

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What is inertia?

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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 an example of Newton's third law of motion?

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When you jump off a small boat, the boat moves backward as you move forward.