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Module 2: Forces and Newton's laws

Quick questions on Newton's first law and inertia - MA Introductory Physics MCAS Module 2

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State what happens to the motion of an object when the net force on it is zero. [1]
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Explain, using inertia, why it is harder to stop a loaded shopping cart than an empty one. [2]

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