Exploring Newton's Three Laws of Motion

Exploring Newton's Three Laws of Motion

Assessment

Interactive Video

Created by

Lucas Foster

Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

NGSS
MS-PS2-2, MS-PS2-1

Standards-aligned

NGSS.MS-PS2-2
,
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
The video tutorial covers Newton's three laws of motion. The first law, the law of inertia, states that an object will remain at rest or in motion unless acted upon by an external force. This is demonstrated with examples on Earth and in space. The second law, the law of acceleration, explains how acceleration depends on the force applied and the mass of the object, with practical demonstrations. The third law, the law of action and reaction, is illustrated with examples showing equal and opposite reactions. The video uses engaging characters and scenarios to explain these fundamental physics concepts.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does the law of inertia state about objects at rest?

They change direction spontaneously

They will move unless stopped by an external force

They will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force

They will eventually move due to internal forces

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What keeps objects in motion in space according to the first law?

Air resistance

Constant application of force

Presence of gravity

Lack of external forces

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to objects in motion on the moon?

They disintegrate spontaneously

They slow down due to air resistance

They stop due to high gravity

They continue moving unless an external force acts

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do objects on Earth not maintain constant velocity like in space?

Because of constant sunlight

Due to the magnetic field of Earth

Because of the Earth's rotation

Due to gravity and air resistance

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5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Newton's second law, what affects an object's acceleration?

Color and texture of the object

Object's position and orientation

Shape and size of the object

Force applied and the object's mass

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6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How does mass affect the acceleration of an object?

Greater mass, more force needed

Less mass, more force needed

Mass has no effect on acceleration

Greater mass, less force needed

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What results from applying a small force to a heavy object?

No movement

Fast acceleration

Instant stopping

Slow acceleration

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8.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What illustrates the effect of mass on acceleration during the demonstrations?

Altering the shape of the speed machines

Varying the mass of the speed machines

Using different materials for the speed machines

Changing the color of the speed machines

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9.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is demonstrated by the action of stretching a bungee cord?

Law of gravitational pull

Law of action and reaction

Law of conservation of energy

Law of uniform motion

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

10.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Newton's third law state about actions and reactions?

Every action has a weaker reaction

Every action does not have a reaction

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction

Reactions are always in the same direction as actions

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