newton's laws
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
Three fundamental rules describing the relationship between a body's motion and the forces acting on it, established by Isaac Newton.
Usage notes
The second law is usually summarised as force equals mass times acceleration.
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Answer: newton's laws
In your own words, what does "newton's laws" mean?
Three fundamental rules describing the relationship between a body's motion and the forces acting on it, established by Isaac Newton.
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