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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object. It can occur when an object speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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What does it mean for an object to be in equilibrium?

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An object is in equilibrium when the net force acting on it is zero, meaning it is either at rest or moving at a constant velocity.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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An unbalanced force is a force that causes an object to accelerate, change direction, or change its state of motion.

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Why does an object's weight differ on the moon compared to Earth?

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An object's weight is less on the moon because the moon has less mass, resulting in a weaker gravitational pull.

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What does Newton's 1st Law of Motion state?

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Newton's 1st Law of Motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What does Newton's 2nd Law of Motion describe?

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Newton's 2nd Law of Motion describes the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, stating that Force = Mass x Acceleration (F=ma).

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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Newton's 3rd Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

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What happens to an object when a net force is applied?

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When a net force is applied to an object, it will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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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.