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1
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What is a resultant force ?

A

The overall force on a point or object

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2
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What is newtons 3rd law

A

The law states that forces act in pairs

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3
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Explain why a boat accelerates to the right when a person steps of it.

A

Because forces work in pairs and every action has a equal and opposite reaction.

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4
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Velocity is _______ in a given _______

A

Speed and direction

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5
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If object A has a force of 6 N acting on it to the left and 4 N to the right what’s the resultant force going to be ?

A

2N to the left

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