Newton's Laws of Motion
Definition
Newton's Laws of Motion are three fundamental principles that describe the relationship between the motion of an object and the forces acting upon it.
Analogy
Think of Newton's Laws as a set of rules for driving a car. Just like you need to follow certain rules (like stopping at red lights) to drive safely and smoothly, objects in motion follow these laws to behave predictably.
Related terms
Inertia: The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.
Force: A push or pull on an object that can cause it to accelerate.
Friction: A force that opposes motion between two surfaces in contact with each other.
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