Newton's Laws Review

Front

What is the term for the combination of all forces acting on an object?

Back

Net force

Front

Why is it difficult to catch a bowling ball?

Back

A bowling ball has a lot of inertia due to its mass, meaning it has more resistance to stop moving.

Front

Which object has the most inertia?

Back

Bus

Front

Complete the statement: Newton’s 3rd Law of Motion states: 'For every action, there is an __________ and opposite reaction.'

Back

equal

Front

How does inertia affect a basketball when it is thrown?

Back

The inertia of the basketball makes it difficult to stop moving when it’s thrown.

Front

What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What does Newton's 1st Law of Motion state?

Back

An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a net external force.

Front

What is an example of unbalanced forces?

Back

When a stronger force pushes a box to the right while a weaker force pulls it to the left.

Front

What is the relationship between mass and inertia?

Back

The greater the mass of an object, the greater its inertia.

Front

What is the effect of gravity on a falling object?

Back

Gravity pulls the object downward, increasing its speed until it reaches terminal velocity.