Newton's Laws

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What does Newton's First Law of Motion state?

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An object at rest will remain at rest, and an object in motion will remain in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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What is an unbalanced force?

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A force that causes an object to accelerate, change direction, or change shape.

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What is a balanced force?

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Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction, resulting in no change in motion.

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What is net force?

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The overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined.

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How do you calculate net force?

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By adding all the forces acting on an object, taking into account their direction.

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What is the formula for Newton's Second Law of Motion?

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F = ma (Force equals mass times acceleration).

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What happens to an object when the net force is zero?

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The object will remain at rest or continue to move at a constant velocity.

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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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Give an example of an unbalanced force in action.

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A soccer player kicking a ball, causing it to accelerate in the direction of the kick.

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

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As mass increases, acceleration decreases if the same force is applied.