1.12 - Laws of Motion (Preview for next chapters)
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What is inertia?
💡 Hint: Think about how things stay still unless pushed.
State Newton's First Law.
💡 Hint: Remember, it describes situations without extra forces.
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What does Newton's First Law state?
💡 Hint: Consider the definitions of rest and motion.
True or False: Inertia is the same thing as mass.
💡 Hint: Think about how weight impacts inertia.
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A car of mass 1000 kg accelerates from rest to a velocity of 20 m/s in 10 seconds. What is the net force applied to the car?
💡 Hint: Break down the problem to find acceleration and then use the formula.
A cyclist pushes against the ground with their feet. If the ground pushes back with an equal force, why does the cyclist move forward?
💡 Hint: Think about how motion works through paired forces.
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