Newtons 3 Laws Flashcards

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What is Newton’s First Law most commonly known as?

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Inertia

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What is the definition of Newton’s First Law?

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If an object is at rest or moving at a constant speed in a straight line, it will remain at rest or keep moving in a straight line at a constant speed until an unbalanced force acts upon it.

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What is Newton’s Second Law most commonly known as?

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F=MxA

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What is the definition of Newton’s Second Law?

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The acceleration of an object depends on the amount of force applied and the mass if the object.

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What is Newton’s Third Law most commonly known as?

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For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What is the definition of Newton’s Third Law?

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If object A exerts a force on object B, then object B must exert a force of equal magnitude and opposite direction back on object A.

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