Newtons Laws

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What is Newton's 1st 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 an unbalanced force.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied. (F=ma)

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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

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What is force?

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A push or pull on an object that can cause it to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is mass?

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The amount of matter in an object, usually measured in kilograms.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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What is potential energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is kinetic energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is friction?

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The force that opposes the motion of an object when it comes into contact with another object.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes an object to change its motion because it is not equal and opposite.