1.4 - Newton's Laws of Motion
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Practice Questions
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What does the Law of Inertia state?
💡 Hint: Think about why a ball needs a kick to roll.
Can you define the Law of Action-Reaction?
💡 Hint: How does this relate to swimming or jumping?
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What does the Law of Inertia state?
💡 Hint: Think about stationary objects needing a push.
True or False: A heavier object accelerates more easily than a lighter object.
💡 Hint: Reflect on F = ma.
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Consider a person pushing a shopping cart. Discuss how Newton's Laws apply when they accelerate the cart and why heavy carts are harder to speed up.
💡 Hint: Think of resistance and necessary force.
In a car collision, explain the consequences of Newton's Laws, focusing on how the Law of Action-Reaction impacts the passengers.
💡 Hint: Reflect on the crash dynamics and seatbelt function.
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