Newtons 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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Define inertia in the context of Newton's First Law.

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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 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 (F = m x a).

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Explain the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration as per Newton's Second Law.

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If the force applied to an object increases, its acceleration increases; if the mass of the object increases, its acceleration decreases for the same force.

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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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Provide an example of Newton's Third Law in everyday life.

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When you jump off a small boat, you push the boat backward as you move forward.

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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 are not equal and can cause an object to start moving, stop moving, or change direction.

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How does mass affect the motion of an object according to Newton's laws?

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Greater mass requires more force to achieve the same acceleration compared to an object with less mass.

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What is the significance of the term 'net force'?

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Net force is the total force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.