Newton's Laws of Motion: 8th Grade Assessment

A book rests on a table. What law explains why it does not move?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

A rocket launches into space as its engines push down on the ground. Which law is this an example of?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

A soccer ball remains still until a player kicks it. Which law does this scenario illustrate?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

A smaller car accelerates more quickly than a large car when a similar amount of force is applied. What law explains this?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

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A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes, and the dishes remain in place. What law does this demonstrate?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

A swimmer pushes water backward to move forward in the water. Which law applies here?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

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A car parked on a hill stays at rest because the brakes are applied. Which law is this?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

A balloon flies forward when air is released from it. Which law does this situation describe?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

A heavy object is harder to accelerate than a lighter one with the same force. Which law explains this?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

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A person jumps off a boat, causing the boat to move in the opposite direction. What law is at work here?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• None of the above

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