newtons laws

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What is Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

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An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced 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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What is Newton's 2nd 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 is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

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

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What happens when forces are balanced?

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When forces are balanced, the object remains at rest or continues to move at a constant velocity.

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What is friction?

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Friction is the force that opposes the motion of an object when it is in contact with another surface.

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How does mass affect inertia?

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

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What is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

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According to Newton's 2nd Law, force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma).

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

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

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What is an example of Newton's 3rd Law in action?

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