Newton's Laws

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by a net external force.

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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 force?

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A force is a push or pull that can cause an object to accelerate, change direction, or change shape.

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What is acceleration?

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Acceleration is the rate at which an object's velocity changes over time.

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What does it mean for an object to be in motion?

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An object is in motion if it changes its position relative to a reference point.

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What is the relationship between force and motion?

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Force is required to change the motion of an object; without force, an object's motion will remain constant.

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What happens to a soccer ball when it is kicked?

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The ball accelerates in the direction of the force applied by the kick.

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What is the effect of friction on motion?

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Friction opposes motion, causing objects to slow down or stop.

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How does gravity affect motion?

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Gravity pulls objects toward the Earth, affecting their motion and speed.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is the distance traveled per unit of time, while velocity includes both speed and direction.