Force, Motion, & Newton's Laws

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What is Force?

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

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What is Motion?

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The change in position of an object over time.

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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 unless acted upon by a net external 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. (F=ma)

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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 Kinetic Energy?

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The energy an object has due to its motion.

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What is Potential Energy?

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The energy stored in an object due to its position or state.

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What is the formula for calculating Force?

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F = m * a (Force equals mass times acceleration).

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What does 'm' represent in the formula F=ma?

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Mass of the object.

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What does 'a' represent in the formula F=ma?

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Acceleration of the object.