Newtons First Law Net Force

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about net force is correct?

• Net force is the sum of all forces acting on an object, considering their directions.

• Net force is always the largest force acting on an object.

• Net force is only calculated when forces act in opposite directions.

• Net force does not depend on the direction of the forces.

Multiple Choice

If all three people are pushing the van in the same direction, would we add or subtract their forces to find the net force?

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

Multiple Choice

Would we add or subtract these forces to find net force when two dogs are pulling a toy in opposite directions?

• Add

• Subtract

• Multiply

• Divide

Multiple Choice

If the woman pushes the couch with 88 N to the right and the man pushes with 86 N to the left, what is the net force and its direction?

• 2 N to the right

• 2 N to the left

• 174 N to the right

• 174 N to the left

Multiple Choice

According to Newton's First Law, what happens to an object at rest if no net force acts on it?

• It will remain at rest.

• It will start moving.

• It will accelerate.

• It will slow down.

Multiple Select

Select all situations that represent unbalanced forces.

• A book resting on a table with equal upward and downward forces.

• A tug-of-war where one team pulls with 300 N and the other with 100 N.

• A soccer ball at rest until kicked.

• Two people pushing a box in opposite directions with equal force.

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Open Ended

How can you relate the phenomenon of a coffee cup spilling in a car to Newton's First Law?

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Open Ended

How can you relate the phenomenon of a coffee cup spilling in a car to Newton's First Law?

Open Ended

How can you relate the phenomenon of a coffee cup spilling in a car to Newton's First Law?