Newton's Laws

Which of the following best describes Isaac Newton's impact on science?

• Minimal

• Moderate

• Significant

• Negligible

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What will happen to an object in motion according to Newton's 1st Law?

• It will stop immediately

• It will change direction

• It will remain in motion with constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force

• It will slow down

What is the relationship between inertia and motion?

• Inertia causes motion

• Inertia resists changes in motion

• Inertia speeds up motion

• Inertia slows down motion

What is the effect of gravity on a rolling golf ball?

• It speeds up the ball.

• It stops the ball.

• It pulls the ball downward.

• It makes the ball bounce.

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What happens to the acceleration of an object if the mass stays the same, but the force is doubled?

• The acceleration is cut in half

• The acceleration remains the same

• The acceleration is doubled

• The acceleration is tripled

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Match the following

• N

• speed

• kg

• acceleration

• m/s²

• mass

• m/s

• force

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What does Newton's 2nd Law imply about picking up a laundry basket?

• A full laundry basket is easier to pick up

• An empty laundry basket requires more force

• An empty laundry basket is easier to pick up

• A full laundry basket requires less force

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Which of the following is NOT an example of Newton's 3rd Law?

• A book resting on a table.

• A swimmer pushing back on water.

• A rocket launching.

• A firefighter using a hose.

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What happens when a swimmer pushes against the water?

• The swimmer moves forward.

• The swimmer sinks.

• The swimmer stays still.

• The swimmer moves backward.

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What is the action when a firefighter turns on a hose?

• Water is pushed out of the hose.

• The hose becomes lighter.

• The hose stops working.

• The hose becomes shorter.