Newton's Laws: Impact of Force and Mass on Object Travel with Equations

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This discussion focuses on the impact of force and mass on the travel of objects, specifically through the lens of Newton's Second and Third Laws of Motion. It establishes that greater force results in increased travel distance, while heavier objects experience decreased travel due to their mass. Newton's Second Law explains the relationship between force and acceleration, while the Third Law addresses the interaction between two objects. Participants emphasize the importance of precise terminology to avoid confusion in understanding these concepts.

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Homework Statement



How does force impact upon travel (acceleration, distance) of an object?
How does mass of the object impact upon travel of a second object?
Which of Newtons Laws accounts for this?

Homework Equations



Newton's Second and Third Law

The Attempt at a Solution



Greater force = further travel
Heaver object = decreased travel
Newton's Second law for first one, Third law for second one
 
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newguy91 said:

Homework Statement



How does force impact upon travel (acceleration, distance) of an object?
How does mass of the object impact upon travel of a second object?
Which of Newtons Laws accounts for this?


Homework Equations



Newton's Second and Third Law


The Attempt at a Solution



Greater force = further travel
Heaver object = decreased travel
Newton's Second law for first one, Third law for second one

Travel is a very distracting term to use here - too easy to lose and/or misinterpret the truth.
further travel just compounds the problem.

Last year I traveled to Tasmania. Later in the year I did some further travel. Pretty sure that is not what you were talking about though.

Look up a text - even WIKIPEDIA - and read about Newton's three laws and have another go at this question when you have read about them.
 

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