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Newton's Laws of
Motion
Sir Isaac Newton, a renowned physicist and mathematician,
revolutionized our understanding of the physical world with his three
fundamental laws of motion. These laws, first published in his
groundbreaking work *Philosophisa Naturalis Principia Mathematica* in
1687, form the bedrock of classical mechanics and provide a framework
for explaining and predicting the motion of objects under the influence
of forces.
Introduction to Newton's Laws
1 Foundation of Mechanics 2 Describing Motion 3 Impact on Science and
Newton's laws of motion lay the Newton's laws provide a Engineering
foundation for understanding mathematical framework to These laws have had a profound
how objects move and interact describe and predict the motion impact on various scientific
with each other. They are based of objects in various scenarios, disciplines, including physics,
on the concepts of force, mass, from the simple motion of a ball engineering, and astronomy. They
and acceleration. to the complex motion of planets are essential for understanding
around the sun. and designing everything from
cars and airplanes to bridges and
satellites.
First Law: Law of Inertia
Newton's First Law of Motion states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion at a
constant velocity unless acted upon by a net force. This means that an object will not change its state of motion unless an
external force is applied to it.
Rest Motion Force

A stationary object will remain at rest, An object moving at a constant velocity, External forces, such as friction or
like a book on a table. like a car driving on a straight highway, gravity, can alter an object's motion. For
will continue moving at that velocity example, pushing a box or throwing a
unless a force acts upon it. ball.
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Practical Examples of the

First Law
The First Law of Motion is evident in many everyday situations. Consider a
person riding a bus that suddenly brakes. Due to inertia, the person's
body continues to move forward even though the bus has stopped,
causing them to lurch forward.
Car Braking
1 When a car suddenly brakes, the passengers continue
moving forward due to inertia.
Swinging a Pendulum
2 A pendulum swings back and forth due to inertia, continuing
its motion until friction slows it down.
Roller-coaster
On a roller-coaster, the riders experience inertia as they are
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pushed back and forth by the changing directions of the
ride.
Second Law: Law of Acceleration
Newton's Second Law of Motion states that the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it
and inversely proportional to its mass. In other words, the more force you apply, the faster an object will accelerate. The more
massive the object, the slower it will accelerate under the same force.
Force Mass Acceleration

The force applied to an object directly The mass of an object also affects its Acceleration is the rate at which an
impacts its acceleration. A larger force acceleration. An object with a greater object's velocity changes. It is directly
will result in a greater acceleration. A mass will accelerate more slowly than proportional to the force applied and
smaller force will result in a smaller an object with a smaller mass when inversely proportional to the mass of
acceleration. subjected to the same force. the object.
Factors Affecting
Acceleration
Various factors can influence the acceleration of an object, making it a
complex concept to fully understand. Factors such as friction, gravity, and
air resistance can all affect the motion of an object, making it either
accelerate faster or slower.
Factor Effect
Friction Reduces acceleration by

opposing the motion of an
object.
Gravity Accelerates objects towards the

center of the Earth.
Air Resistance Reduces acceleration by

opposing the motion of an
object through air.
Third Law: Law of Action
and Reaction
Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an
equal and opposite reaction. This means that when one object exerts a
force on another object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite
force back on the first object. These forces always occur in pairs, acting
on different objects. The forces are equal in magnitude and opposite in
direction.
1 Action
A person pushes against a wall with their hand.
2 Reaction
The wall pushes back on the person's hand with an equal
and opposite force.
3 Result
The person experiences a sensation of the wall pushing
back on them.
Everyday Applications of
the Third Law
The Third Law of Motion has numerous applications in our everyday lives,
from simple actions like walking to complex systems like rockets. When
we walk, we push our feet against the ground. The ground, in turn, pushes
back on our feet, propelling us forward. Similarly, rockets use the
principle of action and reaction to propel themselves into space.
Walking Swimming
Pushing on the ground with our We propel ourselves through
feet creates a reaction force water by pushing against it,
that propels us forward. resulting in an equal and
opposite reaction force.
Momentum and Conservation of Momentum
Momentum is a measure of the mass and velocity of an object. It is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and
direction. The conservation of momentum states that the total momentum of a closed system remains constant in the
absence of external forces. In other words, momentum cannot be created or destroyed, but only transferred from one object
to another.
Low Momentum High Momentum

The box has a low momentum due to its large mass and slow The car has a high momentum due to its small mass and high
velocity. velocity.
Implications and Significance of Newton's
Laws
Newton's Laws of Motion have had profound implications for our understanding of the universe and its workings. They form
the foundation of classical mechanics, explaining the motion of objects from everyday objects to celestial bodies. They have
revolutionized our understanding of gravity, allowing us to calculate the orbits of planets and predict the behavior of stars.
Understanding Motion
Advancements in Engineering
Exploration of Space
Development of Technology

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Newton's Laws of

Rest Motion Force

Practical Examples of the

Force Mass Acceleration

Friction Reduces acceleration by

Gravity Accelerates objects towards the

Air Resistance Reduces acceleration by

Low Momentum High Momentum

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