Understanding Newton's Laws of Motion

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object stays at rest or in motion unless acted on by a force

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Newton’s First Law (Law of Inertia)

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Newton’s Second Law

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Newton’s Third Law

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every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

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of an object to resist change in motion

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Inertia

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in velocity over time

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Acceleration

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push or pull on an object

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Force

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soccer ball stays still until kicked

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Example of First Law

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Example of Second Law

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heavier cart needs more force to move than a lighter cart

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Stepping off a boat pushes the boat backward

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Example of Third Law

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moving skateboard keeps rolling unless stopped

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Predicting motion with First Law