Newton's Laws

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According to Newton’s second law of motion, force is equal to mass times ______________________.

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acceleration

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When an unbalanced force acts on an object, the force ______________________.

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changes the motion of the object

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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

Front

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This statement describes which of Newton's Laws?

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Newton's 3rd Law

Front

The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration is described by which of Newton's Laws?

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Newton's 2nd Law

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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 does Newton's 1st Law state?

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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 the formula for calculating force according to Newton's 2nd Law?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration (F = m x a)

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What is an example of Newton's 3rd Law in action?

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

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What is the significance of unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces cause a change in the motion of an object.