Newton's 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 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 = M * A).

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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 the term 'inertia' mean?

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

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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F = M * A (Force equals mass times acceleration).

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What are unbalanced forces?

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Unbalanced forces are forces that cause an object to accelerate or change its motion.

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What are balanced forces?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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

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The object will accelerate in the direction of the net force.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration in Newton's 2nd Law?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases if the force remains constant.

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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.