Newtons Laws of Motion

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What does Newton's third law state?

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

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What is the definition of force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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Why are the forces on a squirrel sitting on the ground balanced?

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Because the squirrel is not accelerating.

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What does Newton's second law state about force and acceleration?

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When the force on an object is doubled, the acceleration is also doubled.

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What is the formula associated with Newton's second law?

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F = ma (Force = mass × acceleration).

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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 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 relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's second law?

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Acceleration is inversely proportional to mass when force is constant.

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What is an example of Newton's third law in everyday life?

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

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What is the significance of balanced forces?

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Balanced forces result in no change in motion.