Newton's 1st Law Quiz

What does Newton's 1st Law of Motion state about an object at rest?

• A) It will move at a constant velocity unless acted upon by a force.

• B) It will remain at rest unless acted upon by a force.

• C) It will eventually move due to natural forces.

• D) It will decrease its mass over time.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

Which of the following is an example of Newton's 1st Law in everyday life?

• A) A car speeding up when the light turns green.

• B) A ball rolling down a hill.

• C) A book remaining on a table until someone moves it.

• D) Water boiling in a pot.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What is inertia?

• A) The force that keeps an object moving.

• B) The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

• C) The speed at which an object moves.

• D) The weight of an object.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

If you are riding a bicycle and suddenly stop pedaling, what will happen to the bicycle?

• A) It will immediately stop.

• B) It will continue moving forward for a while.

• C) It will turn left or right.

• D) It will increase its speed.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following scenarios does NOT demonstrate Newton's 1st Law?

• A) A soccer ball continues to move after being kicked until it hits a stopper.

• B) A leaf falls from a tree to the ground.

• C) A parked car remains stationary until the driver starts the engine.

• D) A coaster slides on a table and stops due to friction.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

How does Newton's 1st Law apply when you abruptly stop the car and the passengers lurch forward?

• A) The car's brakes apply a force, but the passengers' inertia keeps them moving.

• B) The passengers are moving at a different speed than the car.

• C) The car is exerting a forward force on the passengers.

• D) The passengers are exerting a backward force on the car.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

What does inertia depend on?

• A) The color of the object

• B) The texture of the object's surface

• C) The mass of the object

• D) The shape of the object

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DOK Level 1: Recall

When a skateboard stops suddenly on hitting a rock, the rider falls forward. This is an example of:

• A) Gravity acting on the rider.

• B) The rider's inertia.

• C) The rock exerting a force on the skateboard.

• D) Friction between the skateboard and the ground.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept

Which of the following best describes the application of Newton's 1st Law in sports?

• A) A football player kicking a stationary ball into motion.

• B) A tennis player using a racket to hit a moving ball.

• C) A basketball player dribbling the ball while running.

• D) A swimmer pushing off the wall of a pool to start a race.

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DOK Level 1: Recall

What would happen to a toy car moving on a frictionless surface if no external force is applied?

• A) It will eventually stop due to gravity.

• B) It will slow down gradually.

• C) It will continue moving at the same speed and direction.

• D) It will start moving faster.

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DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept