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3 laws of motions?

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction An object in motion stays in motion until a force acts upon it An object that is not in motion stays in place until a force acts upon it


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All Resolutions come in the category of substantive motions(dealing with very important matter like impeachments..), i.e, every resolution is a particular motion. All motions need not necessarily be substantive. Further,all motions need not necessarily put to vote of house, whereas all resolutions are required to be voted upon. But, a resolution even if voted upon is not legally enforceable unlike bill.


A satellite orbiting Earth is knocked out of orbit by a meteor How can newton's laws of motion be used in describing this event?

Newton's first law of motion states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force. The meteor impact provided the external force that disrupted the satellite's motion, causing it to be knocked out of orbit. Newton's second law of motion can be used to calculate the resulting acceleration and change in velocity of the satellite due to the impact.


Is a force to keep an object in motion?

A force is not required to keep an object in motion, according to Newton's First Law of Motion. An object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity unless acted upon by an external force that causes a change in its motion.


How motion of satellite similar to the motion of an object in freefall?

A satellite is in free fall. When the only force acting upon it is gravity, it reacts freely to this gravity, accelerating towards Earth. That is to say, instead of going in a straight line, the velocity vector changes direction, towards Earth. If the satellite is fast enough to be in orbit, it will never actually fall on Earth; but the velocity vector changes all the time.


When you get lissagous figure in physics?

Lissajous figures are observed when two simple harmonic motions are perpendicular to each other. These figures can be generated by plotting the motion of a point on a plane as it moves according to the two harmonic motions. They are commonly seen in the study of oscillations and wave phenomena.


Why doesn't a rocket in space need to use its engines to keep it moving?

"an object in motion, shall remain in motion until acted upon by another force" no other forces in space


What type of motion occurs when a judge makes a final decision on the issues of the lawsuit without a trial?

This is likely to occur when a judge grants a motion for summary judgment. The motion asserts that there is no justiciable issue of material fact for the finder of fact (judge or jury) to decide, and that the party filing the motion is entitled to judgment "as a matter of law". Typically, the case has progressed to some degree when a motion for summary judgment is filed and the motion is based upon facts that have been disclosed during the "discovery" process. That is the part of the case when the parties ask questions of each other, request the production of relevant documents, take depositions, etc. Courts hesitate to grant such motions except in the clearest of cases. In the event of a close call, most courts deny the motion and permit the case to go to trial. This outcome may also occur when the court grants a motion for judgment on the pleadings. These motions are determined based primarily upon the pleadings filed by the Plaintiff and the Defendant; respectively, the complaint and the answer. The motion is granted when the complaint does not state a cause of action upon which relief may be granted.


When objects stay still or keep moving until acted upon by an outside force?

This describes Newton's first law of motion, also known as the law of inertia. It states that an object at rest will stay at rest, and an object in motion will stay in motion with a constant velocity, unless acted upon by an external force.


Why doesn't an object keep moving?

An object will keep moving if no external force acts upon it to stop or change its motion. In the absence of friction or resistance, an object in motion will continue moving at a constant velocity due to its inertia.


How can newtons laws be described when a satellite orbiting around earth is knocked out of orbit by a meteor?

The first law states that an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force. The meteor impact imparts an external force that changes the satellite's motion. The second law describes how force equals mass times acceleration, which means the satellite's mass and the force of the meteor impact determine the resulting acceleration. Finally, the third law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction, so the satellite exerts a force back on the meteor as it is knocked out of orbit.


What is newton's second law of motion simplified?

an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by another force