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An object at rest stays at rest;
An object in motion stays in motion-- UNTIL acted upon by an outside force. |
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| Force = mass x acceleration |
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| For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. |
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A force between any two objects with mass.
Gets weaker with distance.
On earth, things are accelerated at a rate of 9.8 meters per second per second. |
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| A force that opposes motion. Related to mass; roughness or smoothness of the surfaces in contact; surface area touching, etc. |
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| The study of laws that govern objects in motion. Lots of fun math calculations involved! |
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| A push or pull on an object. (see Newton's 2nd law) |
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| a change in velocity over time. |
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