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Newton's three laws of motion

Newton's three laws of motion describe how objects move and interact under forces. The first law (inertia) states that an object maintains uniform motion unless acted on by a net external force. The second law relates net force, mass, and acceleration (F = m·a). The third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.

First law — Inertia

In the absence of net external force, velocity remains constant. This explains why seatbelts matter.

Second law — Dynamics

Acceleration is proportional to net force and inversely proportional to mass. Double the force, double the acceleration.

Third law — Action/Reaction

Forces occur in pairs on different bodies. Rockets accelerate because exhaust gases push back with equal magnitude.