Newton's Laws

Newton's Laws

Grade 7 · Science · 45 min· I Can Describe And Differentiate Between The Law Of Inertia (newton’s 1st Law), The Law Of Force And Acceleration (newton’s 2nd Law) And The Law Of Action-reaction (newton’s 3rd Law)

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Learning Objective

I can identify and differentiate between Newton's three laws of motion using real-world scenarios.

Warm-Up Video

TED-Ed · 3:33

Newton's 3 Laws, with a bicycle - Joshua Manley

Practice Questions

7 questions · Short answer

Exit Ticket

Quick comprehension check

A parked car remains at rest until someone starts the engine and drives it. Which of Newton's Laws best explains why the car stays at rest until a force is applied? A soccer ball accelerates faster when kicked harder. Which of Newton's Laws best explains the relationship between the force of the kick and the ball's acceleration? When you jump off a small boat towards the shore, the boat moves in the opposite direction. Which of Newton's Laws best explains why the boat moves backward?

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