Newton's Laws

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an opposing force.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, causing it to slow down or stop.

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What happens to a ball rolling on a rug?

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The ball slows down because friction resists its forward motion.

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What is the relationship between action and reaction according to Newton's Third Law?

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

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What does it mean when we say an object is in motion?

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It means the object is changing its position over time.

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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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How does a smooth surface affect motion?

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A smooth surface has less friction, allowing objects to move faster.

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Why does a ball travel slower on grass than on concrete?

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The grass has more friction, which slows the ball down.

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What is an example of an opposing force?

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Friction, air resistance, or gravity can all be opposing forces.

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What does it mean for an object to be at rest?

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An object is at rest when it is not moving and its position is not changing.