A quick map of how the ideas in this chapter connect. Scroll to explore.

Force Balanced / unbalanced Force of friction Newton's three laws First law (inertia) Second law (F = ma) Third law (action-reaction) System of objects
Force
A push or pull with magnitude and direction.
Balanced / unbalanced
Net force decides if motion changes.
Force of friction
Opposes motion; depends on the surface.
Newton's three laws
How force affects motion.
First law
No net force, no change in motion.
Second law
F = ma.
Third law
Equal and opposite forces.
System of objects
Treat connected objects as one.
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