Newtons Laws of Motion

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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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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. This is often expressed as F=ma.

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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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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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What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?

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Balanced forces do not change the motion of an object, while unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate.

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What happens to an object in motion when no net force acts on it?

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It continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force (F) = mass (m) × acceleration (a).

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What is an example of Newton's First Law in everyday life?

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A passenger lurches forward in a car when it suddenly stops.

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How does mass affect acceleration according to Newton's Second Law?

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Greater mass results in less acceleration for the same amount of force applied.

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What is an example of Newton's Third Law in action?

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