Gravity and Inertia Quiz~Pre-Assessment Quiz

What force keeps the planets in orbit around the sun?

• Magnetic force

• Gravity

• Electric force

• Friction

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Which of the following best describes inertia?

• The force that pulls objects towards each other

• The resistance of any physical object to any change in its velocity

• The speed at which an object falls to the ground

• The force that keeps objects moving in a circle

What happens to the gravitational force between two objects if the mass of one object is doubled?

• It is halved

• It stays the same

• It is doubled

• It is quadrupled

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According to Newton's first law of motion, an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by a

• Balanced force

• Net force

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

The gravitational force between two objects depends on which of the following factors?

• The color of the objects

• The distance between the objects and their masses

• The temperature of the objects

• The surface area of the objects

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What unit is used to measure force?

• Kilogram

• Meter

• Newton

• Joule

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If the distance between two objects is halved, how does the gravitational force between them change?

• It is halved

• It stays the same

• It is doubled

• It is quadrupled

Which of the following statements is true about inertia?

• Only moving objects have inertia

• Inertia depends on the force applied to the object

• All objects, regardless of their state of motion, have inertia

• Inertia is a type of gravitational force

What is the acceleration due to gravity on Earth's surface?

• 10 m/s

• 10 km/h

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Which of Newton's laws is often called the law of inertia?

• First law

• Second law

• Third law

• Law of universal gravitation