Review for Newton's Laws Test

Net force is a combination of all ________ acting on an object.

• forces

• speeds

• accelerations

• velocities

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What will be the effect on the boy in the picture if the driver stops quickly?

• Because of inertia he will remain in the same position.

• He will be pushed back into the car seat.

• He will move from one side of the car seat to the other.

• He will move forward pressing against the seatbelt.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

An object in motion stays in motion and an object at rest stays at rest UNLESS

• acted on by a balanced force.

• acted on by an unbalanced force.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What is the formula for the 2nd law of motion?

• a=lw

• F=m/a

• F=ma

Force is related to mass and acceleration. Which law is this?

• Law 1

• Law 2

• Law 3

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

A book sitting on the table does not move.

• Law 1

• Law 2

• Law 3

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NGSS.HS-PS2-1

Which is the best example of Newton's First Law of Motion?

• a basketball thrown in the air falls to the ground
• a soccer ball remains motionless until it is kicked by a player
• a baseball player swings at an approaching ball
• an ice skater pushes back from a wall and moves backwards

A truck that is travelling at a constant speed is carrying some boxes.  If the truck comes to a sudden stop, what will most likely happen to the boxes?

• They will stay in the middle of the truck.
• They will slide toward the front of the truck.
• They will slide toward the back of the truck.
• They will fall off the side of the truck.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Object X has twice the mass of Object Y.  Both objects are accelerating at the same rate.  Which statement best describes the motions of Object X and Object Y.

• Object X is travelling at twice the speed as Object Y.
• Object X is travelling at half the speed as Object Y.
• Object X requires twice the force to accelerate at the same rate as Object Y.
• Object X requires half the force to accelerate at the same rate as Object Y.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

What draws all objects towards Earth?

• friction

• acceleration due to gravity

• mass

• force due to gravity