Forces 2 - Newton's Laws Flashcard

Front

Rockets are launched into space using jet propulsion where exhaust accelerates out from the rocket downward and the rocket accelerates upward. Which one of Newton's Laws is best described by this situation?

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Newton's 3rd Law

Front

A picture is hanging on a wall and does not move because the forces acting on the picture are balanced. Which one of Newton's Laws is best described by this situation?

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Newton's 1st Law

Front

Pushing a child on a swing is easier than pushing an adult on the same swing, because the adult has more mass. Which one of Newton's Laws is best described by this situation?

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Newton's 2nd Law

Front

What would help a shopping cart move faster?

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Add more applied force

Front

What would hinder a climber trying to climb up a mountain?

Back

Carrying a heavy backpack.

Front

Match description with free-body diagram: A sled is speeding up to the right., A football is being thrown to the left., A car is slowing down to the right., A skydiver is falling with a constant speed.

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A sled is speeding up to the right.