Newton's Laws of Motion Applications

Only one of the three laws of motion applies to a given situation.

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The three laws of motion are not related to one another.

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Sometimes the best way to depict a concept is to use multiple diagrams. Examine the diagrams. Write a caption for each diagram, explaining how the action relates to the specific law of motion provided.

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What is a system? Give an example of a system you use every day that is affected by the laws of motion.

Explain how all three of Newton's laws of motion act simultaneously on a cart at the store.

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Give a detailed description of something you might build using Newton's laws of motion.

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What issues might Newton's laws help engineers and designers predict in your design?

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Draw and describe another scenario where Newton's laws are used to keep people safe.

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How do the laws of motion apply to a billiard ball hit by the cue stick?

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How do the laws of motion apply to the movement of tectonic plates?

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