Newtons 3 Laws

Question 1

What is Newtons’ 1st Law?

Answer 1

> A force is required to change an objects’ velocity from still (zero) or constant (in a straight line)

> Often referred to as the law of inertia

Question 2

What is Newtons’ 2nd Law?

Answer 2

> F = ma ( acceleration is proportional to force )

> The more force there is acting on an object for a certain mass, the higher the objects’ acceleration

> The more mass the object has for a given applied force, the less acceleration you have

Question 3

What is Newtons’ 3rd Law?

Answer 3

> If object A exerts a force on B, object B will react by exerting an equal BUT opposite force on A

> Every action has an equal and opposite reaction