Newton’s Laws of Motion Created by: Greg Hutchins and Matt Pollart Class of 2006
Newton’s 1st Law Also called Law of Inertia Ned
Inertia The tendency of an object to resist change in its motion
Inertia
Newton's Law #1 An object at rest stays at rest, an object in motion stays in motion, unless acted upon by an outside force
Newton’s First Law
Ex. 1 The truck stops but the ladder keeps moving. Newton’s 1st Law Ex. 1 The truck stops but the ladder keeps moving.
Ex. 2 The motorcycle stops but the rider keeps going. Newton’s 1st Law Ex. 2 The motorcycle stops but the rider keeps going.
Newton’s 1st Law Ex. 3 The car stops but the driver keeps going. (Wear a seat belt!))