8.2 - First Law of Motion
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Practice Questions
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What is inertia?
💡 Hint: Think about what it means for an object to stay still or move.
Give an example of an unbalanced force.
💡 Hint: Consider examples around your home or classroom.
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What is inertia?
💡 Hint: Think about how heavy objects behave.
True or False: An object at rest will start moving if acted upon by a balanced force.
💡 Hint: Consider what balanced forces do.
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If a hockey puck slides on ice with negligible friction, explain how its motion is explained by the first law of motion.
💡 Hint: Consider forces like friction and external players.
Design an experiment to demonstrate inertia using household items. Describe your setup and predicted observations.
💡 Hint: Think about how fast you need to move the card for it to work.
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