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Newtonian Mechanics Overview
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Newtonian Mechanics Overview

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According to Newton's first law, what will happen to a particle at rest if no force is acting on it?

  • It will move with increasing velocity
  • It will start moving at constant velocity
  • It will continue to remain at rest (correct)
  • It will decelerate
  • What is the relationship between the magnitude of acceleration and the mass of a particle, according to Newton's second law?

  • Inversely proportional (correct)
  • Unrelated
  • Exponential
  • Directly proportional
  • In an inertial reference frame, what is defined to be valid with an acceptable degree of accuracy?

  • Quantum mechanics principles
  • Einstein's theory of relativity
  • String theory concepts
  • Newton's laws of motion (correct)
  • What happens to a particle when acted upon by a force, according to Newton's second law?

    <p>It accelerates in the direction of the force</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How should one attach the coordinate system for earth satellites according to the text?

    <p>Attach it to the sun</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement describes Newton's third law of motion?

    <p>For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the forces of interaction between two particles according to Newton's third law?

    <p>They are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of reference frame is defined as any rigid coordinate system where Newton’s laws are valid?

    <p><strong>Inertial</strong> reference frame</p> Signup and view all the answers

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