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8988023206Newtons first lawBalanced force can either refer back to inertia or momentum where it states an object will remain at a state of rest or continue in a straight line with constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force this is newtons first law0
8988027175Newtons second law of motionNewtons Second law which goes back to the idea of forces F=MA which enables us to calculate the newtons in a given mass and a given acceleration this is the fundamentals of physics the acceleration of an object is dependant on the mass of the object and the amount of force that is applied1
8988311288Centripetal forceThese objects continuously change direction as they move in a circle. This needs a resultant force to act on the object. This force is the centripetal force. The centripetal force pulls an object toward the centre of the circle.2
8988399964newtons third lawA force is a push or a pull that acts upon an object as a results of its interaction with another object. ... These two forces are called action and reaction forces and are the subject of Newton's third law of motion. Formally stated, Newton's third law is: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.3
8988488489Distance Time GraphsA curved slope shown like this indicates acceleration4
8988502310Distance Time Graphs 2A curved slope downwards indicates deceleration5

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