Snowboard superstar

Science World, Jan 21, 2002

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Directions: Define each of Newton's Laws of Motion. Then use an example besides snowboarding to demonstrate each law. Answer in complete sentences.

1. First Law of Motion:

2. Second Law of Motion:

3. Third Law of Motion:

ANSWERS

Answers will vary but should include the definition of the following laws.

1. First Law of Motion: An object at rest remains at rest, and an object in motion continues at a constant speed and in a straight line unless acted on by an outside force.

2. Second Law of Motion: An external force on an object causes the object to accelerate in the direction of the force.

3. Third Law of Motion: For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.