Basic Physics Notes: Mechanics
Newton's First Law
An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion at the same speed and in the
same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
Newton's Second Law
The acceleration of an object depends on the mass of the object and the amount of force applied. It can
be expressed as F = m * a.
Newton's Third Law
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.