Newton's Laws

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What happens when an unbalanced force acts on an object?

Back

The force changes the motion of the object.

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What is Newton's 3rd Law?

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is inertia?

Back

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

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What do we call two equal forces acting in opposite directions?

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Balanced forces.

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Which law describes the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Back

Newton's 2nd Law.

Front

What is the formula for Newton's 2nd Law?

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F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).

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

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

Front

What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

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Balanced forces do not change the motion of the object.

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What does Newton's 1st Law state?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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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.