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What does a force cause an object to do?

Accelerate

Why is force described as a vector quantity?

It has both magnitude and direction

What is the key difference between mass and weight?

Mass is constant; weight varies

How is weight calculated on Earth?

Mass ×\times 9.819.81 m/s²

What is the formula for momentum?

Mass×Velocity\text{Mass} \times \text{Velocity}

What does Newton's First Law state about an object at rest?

Stays at rest unless external force acts

What is inertia?

Resistance to change in motion

In F=maF = ma, what does aa represent?

Acceleration in m/s²

How does increasing mass affect acceleration for the same net force?

Decreases acceleration

What does Newton's Third Law state?

Every action has equal opposite reaction

Which direction does friction force act?

Opposes motion or intended motion

A 120120 kg boat has 100100 N right and 4040 N left forces. What is its acceleration?

0.50.5 m/s²

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