Newton's Laws

Which law states that the acceleration of an object depends on the force exerted on it and its mass?

• 1st Law

• 2nd Law

• 3rd Law

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Which law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction?

• 1st Law

• 2nd Law

• 3rd Law

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

Which law states that an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless an unbalanced force acts on it?

• 1st Law

• 2nd Law

• 3rd Law

Henry sees a basketball and decides to put in motion. What kind of force does Henry use to move the ball?

• small

• balanced

• equal

• unbalanced

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NGSS.3-PS2-1

Which activity would BEST demonstrate Newton's law of Inertia?

• A plate sits on a table top.

• A lady pushes a grocery cart.

• A child jumps on a trampoline.

• A boy swings a baseball bat.

What is the name of Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

• Law of Force and Acceleration

• Law of Action / Reaction

• Law of Inertia

A force that opposes motion between objects that are touching is called...

• motion

• friction

• velocity

• acceleration

When there is an INCREASE in MASS of an object you will have a DECREASE in ______________.

• friction

• acceleration

• force

• gravity

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Mary is riding in a car when the driver suddenly slams on the brakes. Mary is jerked forward out of her seat. This is an example of which law of motion?

• 2nd Law

• 1st Law

• 3rd Law

A jellyfish swims through the water by pulling in water and then pushing the water back out in the opposite direction. This is an example of which law of motion?

• 1st Law

• 2nd Law

• 3rd Law

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