Mechanics and the Laws of Motion · Mechanics & Motion

Forces and Newton's Laws

Exploring how balanced and unbalanced forces dictate the state of motion for any given object.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does this model explain why an object remains at rest unless acted upon?
  2. 2What variables affect the acceleration of a vehicle when the engine force is constant?
  3. 3How would an engineer apply the third law of motion to rocket propulsion?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Senior Cycle - Energy, Forces and MomentumNCCA: Junior Cycle - Physical World
Class/Year: 6th Year
Subject: Principles of Physics: Exploring the Physical World
Unit: Mechanics and the Laws of Motion
Period: Mechanics & Motion

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