3.10 - Applications of Newton’s Laws
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What does Newton's First Law state?
💡 Hint: Think about objects at rest.
Give one example of Newton's Second Law in sports.
💡 Hint: Consider what happens when you apply a stronger kick.
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What does Newton's First Law state?
💡 Hint: Consider the concept of inertia.
True or False: The harder you hit a baseball, the greater the acceleration of the ball.
💡 Hint: Think about force applied.
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A truck and a car collide. Explain the resulting motion of each vehicle using all three of Newton's laws.
💡 Hint: Consider each law separately and how they interconnect during the collision.
During a space mission, a rocket expels fuel downwards. Explain using Newton's laws what happens to the rocket.
💡 Hint: Identify how forces create motion in space scenarios.
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