Newton's Laws

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion?

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A body at rest tends to remain at rest, and a body in motion tends to remain in motion, unless acted upon by an unbalanced 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 does Newton's Second Law state?

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Acceleration depends on two variables: the mass of the object and the amount of force applied.

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What is the formula for Newton's Second Law?

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F = m * a (Force = mass x acceleration).

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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 a force?

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A push or a pull that can cause an object to move, stop, or change direction.

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What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's Second Law?

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases if the force is constant.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes an object to change its state of motion.

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How does friction affect motion?

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Friction is a force that opposes motion, making it harder for objects to move.

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What is gravitational force?

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The force of attraction between two masses, such as the Earth and an object.