Newton's Law 1/2

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What is inertia?

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A tendency to remain unchanged (keep moving or keep still)

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In Newton's first Law of Motion, an object at rest will ___________.

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remain at rest

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

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It will continue moving at a constant speed in a straight line unless acted upon by an external 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.

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

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F = ma (Force = mass x acceleration)

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What is friction?

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A force that opposes the motion of an object.

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

Back

A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes without disturbing them.

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What force acts on a rolling ball to slow it down?

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Friction

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What is the role of gravity in motion?

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It pulls objects toward the center of the Earth, affecting their motion.

Front

What is an example of inertia?

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