Newtons Laws

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What unit do we measure force in?

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Newtons

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With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction that the _______ force is being applied.

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larger

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What is Newton's First Law known as? The Law of _______

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Inertia

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Newton's third law states that any action will have a(n) _______ and ______ reaction.

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Equal and opposite

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A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes and glasses on a table without disturbing them. This demonstrates which of Newton's Laws?

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Newton's 1st Law

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = ma)

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What does Newton's Second 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 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 is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight is the force of gravity acting on an object's mass (Weight = Mass x Gravity).

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What is an example of Newton's Third Law?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction, such as a rocket launching.