Born on January 4, 1643, in Woolsthorpe, England, Isaac Newton was an established physicist and mathematician, and is credited as one of the great minds of the 17th century Scientific Revolution. With discoveries in optics, motion and mathematics, Newton developed the principles of modern physics.
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Newton's First Law of Motion
Newton's first law of motion is sometimes referred to as the law of inertia.
- An object at rest stays at rest
- and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction
- unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
Examples of an object at rest, stays at rest
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Nickel Experiment
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Examples of an object in motion, stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction
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Activity
In your own words, explain Newton's First Law of Motion. You must include photos, illustrations, or a video (that you create) that represent each part of the law.
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Newton's Third Law of Motion
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
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Source: YouTube Rocket Science by Veritasium (edited)
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