Newton's Laws

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What does Newton's 3rd Law state?

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

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What type of force keeps an object at rest or moving at a constant speed in the same direction?

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Balanced force.

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What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

Which of Newton's Laws states that an object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by a force?

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Newton's 1st Law.

Front

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

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It accelerates in the direction of the net force.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity of an object.

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What is an example of an unbalanced force?

Back

A soccer ball being kicked.

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What does Newton's 2nd Law explain?

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It explains the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration (F=ma).

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What is the definition of velocity?

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Velocity is the speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is an example of a balanced force?

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A book resting on a table.