Laws of Motion Quiz

Noah jumps down on the diving board and the diving board pushes him up. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

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As Allison jumps rope, each time she jumps she is pulled downward by gravity instead of continuing upwards. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

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Adam can throw a water balloon faster and farther than his little brother. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

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When his sled hit a rock and suddenly stops, Petey continues to move forward. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

When Jake pushes harder on the ice with his leg muscles, he begins to skate faster. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

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The force of a gas explosion exiting the back of the rocket pushes the rocket forward. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

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As Xavier jumps, the pogo stick pushes down on the ground and the ground pushes up on the pogo stick. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

As Shannon adds more books to her backpack, she walks slower and slower down the hallway. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

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As Tanner entered a turn on the rollercoaster, his body tried to keep going in a straight line. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

Ricky swims by pushing his hands back against the water to move his body forward. This scenario best illustrates which law of motion?

• Newton's 1st Law

• Newton's 2nd Law

• Newton's 3rd Law

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