Newtons Laws

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What is another name for Newton’s 1st law?

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Law of Inertia

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What is the definition of balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is the formula to calculate force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m x a)

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What does Newton's 2nd law state?

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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.

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What is an example of Newton's 1st law?

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A book resting on a table stays at rest until someone pushes it.

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What is an example of Newton's 2nd law?

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A heavier object requires more force to accelerate than a lighter object.

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What is an example of Newton's 3rd law?

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

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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 happens to an object in motion according to Newton's 1st law?

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An object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's 2nd law?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases if the force remains constant.