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

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Force significantly affects an object's travel by determining its acceleration and distance, as described by Newton's Second Law. A greater force results in increased acceleration and distance traveled, while a heavier object experiences reduced travel due to its mass. Newton's Third Law explains how the mass of one object can influence the travel of another object through the interaction of forces. The discussion highlights the importance of precise terminology, as terms like "travel" can lead to confusion in understanding these concepts. A thorough review of Newton's laws is recommended for clarity on these principles.
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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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