Newton's Laws Study Guide

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Because of inertia, a resting object will remain at ________.

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rest

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"How far" means that you are looking for....

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distance

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Which scientist gave us the laws of motion?

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Sir Isaac Newton

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Which term defines the physical influence (push or pull) on an object with mass that tends to change the position of the object?

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force

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The picture of the position vs. time graph shows an object that is...

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accelerating/speeding up

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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 is the second law of motion?

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The second law states that force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma).

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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 the first 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 a force?

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A force is a push or pull on an object.