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Lesson 32 of 84 · Energy Transfer
ExperimentNewton's First Law: Objects at Rest (Part 2)
What You'll Learn
Newton's first law states that an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted on by an unbalanced force. This is called inertia.
Key Words
- Newton
- acceleration
Materials Needed
- stopwatch
- pencils
- toy cars
- ramps
- string
- weights
Safety First
- Wear safety goggles when mixing liquids.
Steps
Step 1 — Read
Read about Energy Transfer and write down three key facts.
Step 2 — Do
Build a simple circuit using a battery, wire, and light bulb. Then add a switch and test what happens when you open and close it.
Step 3 — Observe
Observe what happens and describe it in detail.
Step 4 — Record
Record your observations in your science journal with measurements and descriptions.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 3What does Newton's third law state?