Forces and Motion Quiz

What is the net force on an object if the forces acting on it are balanced?

• Greater than 0 Newtons

• 0 Newtons

• Less than 0 Newtons

• 100 Newtons

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Which of the following is an example of balanced forces?

• A car accelerating

• A skydiver falling

• A cell phone resting on the counter

• A lawnmower being pushed

What happens to an object when unbalanced forces act on it?

• It remains stationary

• It moves in the direction of the smaller force

• It moves in the direction of the greater force

• It moves in a circular path

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If the net force on an object is greater than 0 Newtons, what will occur?

• No change in motion

• A change in motion

• The object will stop

• The object will move in a circle

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What is the net force on an object when balanced forces are acting on it?

• Greater than zero

• Less than zero

• Equal to zero

• Equal to the object's mass

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Which of the following is an example of acceleration?

• Maintaining a constant speed

• Slowing down in traffic

• Standing still

• Sitting on a chair

According to Newton's 2nd Law of Motion, what is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

• Force is equal to mass divided by acceleration

• Force is equal to mass plus acceleration

• Force is equal to mass multiplied by acceleration

• Force is equal to acceleration divided by mass

Which scenario best illustrates Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

• Carrying an empty backpack requires more force than a full one

• Picking up a full laundry basket is easier than an empty one

• Pushing a skateboard requires less force than pushing a bicycle

• Standing still requires more force than walking

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What is the formula to calculate acceleration from a word problem?

• Acceleration = Mass ÷ Force

• Acceleration = Force ÷ Mass

• Acceleration = Mass × Force

• Acceleration = Force × Mass

What is the unit for force in the formula for acceleration?

• Kilograms (kg)

• Meters per second squared (m/s²)

• Newtons (N)

• Joules (J)

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