Review Newton's Laws

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What is the force required to move an object called?

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Force

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What happens when you hit a wall with a stick?

Back

The wall pushes against the stick.

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What does Newton's third law state about actions and reactions?

Back

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

Front

What is the effect of a car stopping on a person in a seatbelt?

Back

The person is pushed forward into their seatbelt.

Front

What is the term for the rate of change of velocity?

Back

Acceleration

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What is the force of gravity acting on an object called?

Back

Weight

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What is the first law of motion?

Back

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

Front

What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is an example of action and reaction?

Back

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

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = mass × acceleration.