Newton's Laws

A lamp sitting on a table is demonstrating Newton's ___ Law.

• 1st

• 2nd

• 3rd

• 4th

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A force that causes an object to slow down when it touches another object is _________.

• gravity

• friction

• inertia

• Newton

Newton's 2nd Law says the acceleration of an object depends on its _______ and ______. (Choose two answers)

• force or applied force

• weight

• gravity

• mass

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if an object stays still or continues moving at the same speed and in the same direction, it is a _______ force.

• weak

• strong

• balanced

• unbalanced

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

• forces

• speeds

• accelerations

• velocities

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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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Which of Newton’s Laws explains a rocket’s movement during launch?

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Newton's Second Law of Motion

• Newton's Third Law of Motion

• Newton's Fourth Law of Motion

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Sitting at the top of a steep hill on a roller coaster (not moving), is an example of:

• Acceleration

• Inertia

• Speed

• Velocity

A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes and glasses on a table without disturbing them.

• Newton's 1st Law
• Newton's 2nd Law
• Newton's 3rd Law
• None of them

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A person’s body is thrown outward as a car rounds a curve on a highway.

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

• None of them