Question

match each law of motion with its description.
newtons third law
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matter tends to resist any change to its motion.
newtons first law
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a larger force causes a larger change in motion.
newtons second law
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action and reaction forces are equal and opposite.

Explanation:

• Newton's first law states that an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force. This is related to the concept of inertia, which is the tendency of matter to resist any change to its motion.
• Newton's second law is expressed as \(F = ma\) (force equals mass times acceleration). A larger force (\(F\)) for a given mass (\(m\)) causes a larger acceleration (\(a\)), which means a larger change in motion.
• Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So action and reaction forces are equal and opposite.

Answer:

• Newton's first law: Matter tends to resist any change to its motion.
• Newton's second law: A larger force causes a larger change in motion.
• Newton's third law: Action and reaction forces are equal and opposite.