Newton's Three LawsWhy things move, keep moving, and push back.8th GradeThree statements that describe almost all everyday motion.1FIRST LAW — INERTIAAn object stays still, or keeps moving steadily, unless a forceacts on it.2SECOND LAW — F = maForce equals mass times acceleration. More force, moreacceleration; more mass, less.3THIRD LAW — ACTION AND REACTIONEvery force has an equal and opposite force acting on the otherobject.EVERYDAY EXAMPLES1st: you lurch forward when a car brakes2nd: an empty trolley is easier to push3rd: a rocket pushes gas down, gas pushes rocket upThe third law's pair acts on two DIFFERENT objects. That is why theynever cancel out.Newton's Three Lawswww.littleactivity.com

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Science · 8th Grade

Newton's Three Laws

Why things move, keep moving, and push back.

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Find an everyday example of each. Seat belts are the first law made physical.

Free · print-ready PDF · US Letter and A4

Grade
8th Grade
Ages
13–14
Subject
Science
Pages
1

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