Newton's Laws of Motion

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What does Newton's Law of Inertia state?

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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 a net external force.

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What is an example of Newton's Law of Inertia?

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

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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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How does mass affect acceleration according to Newton's Second Law?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases for a given force.

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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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Give an example of Newton's Third Law of Motion.

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When you push against a wall, the wall pushes back with equal force.

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What is the significance of action and reaction forces?

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They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, affecting the motion of objects.

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How does Newton's Law of Action & Reaction explain a boat's movement when someone jumps off?

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The boat moves in the opposite direction due to the reaction force from the person jumping.

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What happens to a balloon when air is released from it?

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The air moves in one direction, and the balloon moves in the opposite direction, demonstrating action and reaction.

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

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Force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma).