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Living Physics 4 - Newtons laws
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Part 5 of 12
Highlights: chapter 4 of an intro physics text designed for life-science students introducing Newton's laws of motion
Abstract: Life science students often see Newton's laws as something to memorize, not as fundamental principles that constrain and explain motion. This chapter presents Newton's laws as mathematical representations of 6 conceptual ideas built from direct observation of simple experiments: focusing on objects (“object egotism”), inertia, interactions, superposition, mass, and reciprocity. We describe Newton’s laws as a powerful framework for modeling motion, clearly distinguishing it from phenomenological laws that have limited applicability.
Resource Types: Student reading, Instructor supplement, Restricted access
Remote Learning Ready: This resource has been designed or adapted for use in remote learning.
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Classical Mechanics > Applications of Newton's Laws, Newton's First Law, Newton's Second Law, Newton's Third Law

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Algebra; Differential Calculus; Geometry; Graphical Analysis; Integral Calculus; Trigonometry

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Copyright:   2025 Edward Redish, Ginny Redish

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