Newtons laws

Newtons laws

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Physics

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

Back

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.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

Back

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 the formula F = m * a.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What does the term 'inertia' mean?

Back

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

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How does mass affect inertia?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia, meaning it will be harder to change its motion.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of Newton's 1st Law in everyday life?

Back

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

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is an example of Newton's 2nd Law in action?

Back

Pushing a shopping cart harder makes it accelerate faster.

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