Newton's Laws

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What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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An object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is Newton's 2nd 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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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 does inertia mean in the context of Newton's 1st Law?

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

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Can you give an example of Newton's 1st Law?

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A book resting on a table will remain at rest until someone pushes it.

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

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Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a)

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How does mass affect acceleration in Newton's 2nd Law?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases if the same force is applied.

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

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

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

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Force is the product of mass and acceleration; more force results in greater acceleration.

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What happens to an object in motion if no net force acts on it?

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It continues to move at a constant velocity.