Forces Review

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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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How can you make an object increase its speed?

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By using more force.

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What is a Newton?

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A unit of force.

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What is net force?

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The overall force acting on an object, taking into account all individual forces.

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If two forces of 400 N are acting in opposite directions, what is the net force?

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0 N.

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What happens to an object at rest according to Newton's 1st law?

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It stays at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is inertia?

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The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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How do you calculate force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration.

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What is the effect of balanced forces on an object?

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The object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating net force?

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Net Force = Sum of all forces acting on an object.

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