WebQuest Guided Worksheet

FIG Newton
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Newtons First Law

Fill in the Blank:
Newton's first law of motion is often stated as
An object _______________________________________ and an object
___________________________________________________with the
____________speed and in the _____________ direction unless acted upon
by an ______________ force.
Click on the link to the first animation. Briefly explain what is
happening.
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_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Click the link to the second animation. Briefly explain what is

happening.
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________

Newtons Second Law

Newton's second law of motion can be formally stated as follows:
The acceleration of an object as produced by a net force is _________
proportional to the magnitude of the net force, in the _________ direction as
the net force, and __________ proportional to the mass of the object.
Dont panic! This
definition can be
confusing. We will break
it down better in class.

Complete the chart:

Variable

Symbol

Units

Force
kg
a

Your Turn to Practice

Try each of the 5 problems. Remember to show your work (equation,

substitution of values, etc.).
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5.

The direction of the net force is in the __________ direction as the

acceleration. Thus, if the direction of the _____________________ is
known, then the direction of the _____________________ is also known.
We will work through the check for understanding problems
together in class. Please do not start them yet. If you find yourself
tickled for more physics, check out the force and motion
simulations!

Newtons Third Law