4: The Laws of Motion Last updated Nov 5, 2020 Save as PDF 3.4: Multiple Velocities 4.1: Introduction Page ID14458 BoundlessBoundless ( \newcommand{\kernel}{\mathrm{null}\,}\) Topic hierarchy4.1: IntroductionThere are three laws of motion that describe the relationship between forces, mass, and acceleration.4.2: Force and MassForce is any influence that causes an object to change, either concerning its movement, direction, or geometrical construction.4.3: Newton’s LawsNewton’s first law of motion describes inertia. According to this law, a body at rest tends to stay at rest, and a body in motion tends to stay in motion, unless acted on by a net external force.4.4: Other Examples of ForcesWeight is taken as the force on an object due to gravity, and is different than the mass of an object.4.5: Problem-SolvingBasic problem-solving techniques can aid in the solution of problems involving motion (i.e., the laws of motion).4.6: Vector Nature of ForcesForces act in a particular direction and have sizes dependent upon how strong the push or pull is.4.7: Further Applications of Newton’s LawsNet force affects the motion, postion and/or shape of objects (some important and commonly used forces are friction, drag and deformation).