Physics: 1st, 2nd and 3rd laws of Newton

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What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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An object in motion (or at rest) will stay in motion (or at rest) until an outside force acts upon it.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration.

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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 'force' mean in physics?

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A push or pull on an object resulting from its interaction with another object.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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How do you calculate force?

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Force is calculated using the formula: Force = Mass x Acceleration.

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

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Mass and acceleration are inversely related; as mass increases, acceleration decreases for a constant force.

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What is an example of Newton's 1st Law in everyday life?

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

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What is an example of Newton's 2nd Law in action?

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A heavier object requires more force to accelerate than a lighter object.

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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, you push the boat backward as you move forward.