Newton's Laws Flashcards

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Newton’s first law

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An object will remain at rest or move at a constant velocity in a straight line unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

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Newton’s second law

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If an overall resultant (or unbalanced) force is applied to an object then the object will accelerate in the direction of the unbalanced force.

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Newton’s third law

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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