Newtons Three Laws of Motion Flashcard

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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 at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is Newton's Second 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. (F = ma)

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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

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What is a force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What does inertia refer to?

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

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What happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object?

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It changes the motion of the object.

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What is an example of Newton's First Law?

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A coffee cup spills when a car stops suddenly.

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What is an example of Newton's Second Law?

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

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What is an example of Newton's Third Law?

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

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).