What Do Newton's Laws Say When Carefully Analysed

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Newton's First Law is often seen as a consequence of the Second Law, which defines force, leading to debates about its necessity and testable content. The Third Law is linked to the conservation of momentum but is not equivalent, as conservation can occur without it in systems with more than two bodies. The discussion highlights the historical context of Newton's laws, particularly in contrast to Aristotelian physics, emphasizing the evolution of these concepts into the Principle of Relativity. There is also a suggestion to view these laws as prescriptions for analyzing mechanical problems rather than strict definitions. The conversation ultimately seeks to clarify the foundational role of these laws in classical mechanics and their implications in modern physics.
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