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 with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass. This is often expressed as F = ma.

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What is Newton's Third Law of Motion?

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

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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 formula to calculate force?

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Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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What does it mean for forces to be balanced?

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Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What does it mean for forces to be unbalanced?

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Unbalanced forces result in a change in motion, causing an object to accelerate.

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What is friction?

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Friction is a force that opposes the motion of an object, caused by the contact between two surfaces.

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How does mass affect acceleration?

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According to Newton's Second Law, as mass increases, acceleration decreases if the same force is applied.

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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The relationship is described by Newton's Second Law: F = ma.