Newtons Three Laws of Motion Flashcard

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What is Newton's 1st 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 Newton's 2nd 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. (Force = Mass x Acceleration)

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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

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What is inertia?

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

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What is friction?

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The force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration.

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What does acceleration mean?

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The rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is momentum?

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The product of an object's mass and its velocity.

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How does mass affect force?

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The greater the mass of an object, the greater the amount of force needed to move it.

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What is an example of Newton's 1st Law in everyday life?

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