Newton's First Law: Inertia
Students will explore Newton's First Law of Motion, understanding inertia and its implications.
Key Questions
- Explain how inertia is demonstrated in everyday situations.
- Predict the motion of an object when all external forces are removed.
- Justify the importance of seatbelts in terms of Newton's First Law.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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