Newton's Laws of Motion

A fireman turns on a hose and is knocked backwards.

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

A motorcycle will accelerate faster than a large truck.

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

It requires more force to pull a wagon with someone in it than an empty wagon.

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

A soccer ball will not move until it is kicked.

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

A bird pushes down on the air with its wings in order to fly.

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

A person’s body is thrown outward around a curve on a rollercoaster.

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

The air is let out of a balloon and it flies around the room.

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

A baseball continues to roll until friction, gravity, and air resistance stop it.

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

Pushing a child on a swing requires less force than pushing an adult.

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

A rocket blasting off the launch pad.

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law