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Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist motion.
False
Newton's first law of motion is also called the law of acceleration.
False
If an object is at rest, inertia will keep it at rest.
True
The inertia of an object is determined by its speed.
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The speed of an object changes only when it is acted on by an unbalanced force.
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A stationary object resists movement only because of gravity.
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The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion depends on its mass.
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If the net force acting on an object is zero, its inertia is also zero.
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When you are moving at a high rate of speed, inertia makes it hard to stop.
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Newton's first law of motion applies only to objects that are already moving.
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What is inertia?
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Describe how inertia affects motion?
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What is the relationship between mass and inertia?
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Newton's first law of motion states that an object's motion will not change unless:
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Overcoming an object's inertia always requires a(n):
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It is more difficult to start a 50-kg box sliding across the floor than a 5-kg box because the 50-kg box has greater:
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Once an object starts moving along a clear path, it would keep moving at the same velocity if it were not for:
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An object's velocity will not change unless it is acted on by a(n):
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The direction of a moving object will not change if the net force acting on it is:
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Definition: combination of all the forces acting on an object. Which term describes this?
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Definition: force that opposes the motion of any object. Which term describes this?
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Definition: an object's motion will not change unless an unbalanced force acts on it. Which term describes this?
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Definition: factor that determines the inertia of an object. Which term describes this?
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Definition: type of force needed to overcome inertia of an object. Which term describes this?
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Definition: tendency of an object to resist a change in motion. Which term describes this?
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Newton's first law of motion is also called the law of __________.
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An object at rest will stay at rest unless a(n) __________ force acts on it.
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When the car you are riding in stops suddenly, you move forward because of __________.
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Objects with greater mass have __________ inertia.
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Study Notes
Newton's First Law of Motion
- Inertia refers to an object's tendency to resist changes in its motion, not merely its resistance to motion.
- Newton's first law is often called the law of inertia, not the law of acceleration.
- If an object is at rest, its inertia will keep it at rest until acted upon by an unbalanced force.
- The inertia of an object is independent of its speed; it is determined by the object's mass.
- An object’s speed changes only when a net unbalanced force acts on it.
- Stationary objects resist movement due to various forces, not just gravity.
- The resistance to motion (inertia) is greater for objects with higher mass.
- An object can have inertia even if the net force acting on it is zero.
- Higher speeds increase the difficulty in stopping an object due to increase in inertia.
- Newton's first law applies to all objects, regardless of whether they are in motion or at rest.
Concepts of Inertia and Forces
- Inertia prevents a stationary object from moving and keeps a moving object in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
- Mass and inertia are directly related; larger masses result in greater inertia.
- If the net force on an object is greater than zero, its motion will change.
- To overcome inertia, an unbalanced force is necessary.
Examples of Forces in Motion
- Starting to move a heavier box (50 kg) is more difficult than moving a lighter box (5 kg) because of the greater inertia of the heavier box.
- Objects naturally continue in their state of motion due to inertia until friction or another unbalanced force interferes.
- An object's velocity remains unchanged without an unbalanced force.
Key Definitions
- Net Force: The combination of all forces acting on an object.
- Friction: The force opposing the motion of an object.
- Law of Inertia: An object's motion will not change unless acted on by an unbalanced force.
- Mass: The factor that determines the inertia of an object.
- Unbalanced Force: A force necessary to overcome an object's inertia.
Fill in the Blank Key Points
- Newton's first law is also called the law of inertia.
- An object at rest will stay at rest unless a(n) unbalanced force acts on it.
- Moving forward in a car that stops suddenly happens because of inertia.
- Objects with greater mass have greater inertia.
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Test your understanding of Newton's First Law and the concept of inertia. This quiz covers key principles such as how inertia affects motion and the role of unbalanced forces. Dive into the laws that govern the behavior of objects in motion and at rest.
