Quiz on Newton's Laws of Motion

What does Newton's first law of motion state?

• An object will accelerate if a force is applied.

• An object at rest will eventually move.

• An object in motion will stop if no force is applied.

• An object at rest remains at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

What does the second law of motion describe?

• The equal and opposite reaction.

• The motion of planets in elliptical orbits.

• The relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.

• The concept of inertia.

What is the significance of Newton's third law of motion?

• It defines the concept of mass.

• It states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

• It describes the motion of planets.

• It explains why objects fall to the ground.

In what year did Newton present his three laws of motion?

• 1666

• 1686

• 1700

• 1650

At what age did Newton develop the theories of gravitation?

• 23 years old

• 20 years old

• 30 years old

• 25 years old