What is the relationship between mass and acceleration according to Newton's Second Law?
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A rocket with less mass will have a greater acceleration when the same force is applied.
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Define balanced forces.
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Balanced forces are forces that have a net force of zero, meaning they do not cause a change in motion.
3.
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What is the unit of force?
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The unit to measure force is the Newton (N).
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What does Newton's Second Law state?
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Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.
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What happens to an object at rest when a balanced force is applied?
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An object at rest will remain at rest when balanced forces are applied.
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What is the effect of unbalanced forces on an object?
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Unbalanced forces cause an object to accelerate in the direction of the net force.
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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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