Newtons Three Laws of Motion Flashcard

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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 with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

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The acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied. It can be expressed with the formula F=ma (Force = mass x acceleration).

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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 inertia?

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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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Give an example of Newton's 1st Law of Motion.

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A book resting on a table will remain at rest until someone pushes it.

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Give an example of Newton's 2nd Law of Motion.

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A heavier truck requires more force to accelerate than a lighter car.

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Give an example of Newton's 3rd Law of Motion.

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

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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Force is directly proportional to the mass of an object and its acceleration (F=ma).

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What happens to a passenger in a car that suddenly stops?

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The passenger continues to move forward due to inertia, which is an example of Newton's 1st Law.

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What is the action force when a swimmer pushes off the wall of a pool?

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The action force is the swimmer pushing against the wall.

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