Force and Newton's Laws Test Review

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

Back

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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What are the units for force?

Back

Newton (N)

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What type of force is magnetic force?

Back

Noncontact force.

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What is the reaction force when a ball hits the ground?

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The force of the ground on the ball so it bounces back up.

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How do you calculate mass using force and acceleration?

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Mass = Force / Acceleration.

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What is the formula for calculating force?

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Force = Mass x Acceleration.

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What is inertia?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

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What is the relationship between mass and weight?

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Weight = Mass x Gravitational Acceleration.

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What is gravitational force?

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The force of attraction between two masses.

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What is the difference between contact and noncontact forces?

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Contact forces require physical contact, while noncontact forces act at a distance.