Newton's Laws

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What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a net external force.

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What is Newton's 2nd 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. (F = ma)

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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

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What is a force?

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A push or pull on an object.

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What is speed?

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The distance traveled per unit of time.

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What is velocity?

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The speed of an object in a specific direction.

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What is acceleration?

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The rate at which an object changes its velocity.

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What does it mean when an object is at rest?

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It means the object is not moving and its velocity is zero.

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What is an example of an object accelerating?

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A rollercoaster going down a hill.

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What happens to a ball when you throw it?

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It accelerates due to the force of your throw until gravity slows it down.