Forces & Newton's Laws Review

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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. (F=ma)

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What does inertia refer to?

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

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What force must be overcome to slide an object across a surface?

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Friction must be overcome to slide an object across a surface.

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What is Newton's First Law of Motion also known as?

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The Law of Inertia.

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What happens to an object in motion according to Newton's First Law?

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An object in motion will stay in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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

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A larger mass requires a greater force to achieve the same acceleration.

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What is the definition of force?

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A force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.

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What is the effect of gravity on objects?

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Gravity pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, giving them weight.

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What is an example of inertia in everyday life?

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When a car suddenly stops, passengers lurch forward due to inertia.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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