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8. Explore Newton’s second law

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Describe Newton's second law of motion and calculate the force required to accelerate an object

Estimate speed acceleration and forces for everyday road transport

Describe what's meant by inertial mass

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Sir Isaac Newton

A scientist and mathematician who composed the theory of universal gravity.

first law

All objects stay at rest when in a straight line unless enforced to change state due to another force.

second law

The acceleration relies upon the weight of an object as well as the object having a force acting upon itself.

third law

Every action must have an opposite and equal reaction.

estimate

To guess the number, value or quantity of something.

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