Quiz about Newton's First Law

Question 1

A change in an object's position is called ______.

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Motion

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Speed

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Velocity

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Friction

Question 2

The tendency of an object to resist change in motion.

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Inertia

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Force

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Motion

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Friction

Question 3

Objects with more mass or heavier have LESS inertia.

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False

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True

Question 4

Lighter objects have LESSER inertia than heavier objects.

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True

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False

Question 5

____ is a force that occurs when an object rubs against another object.

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Friction

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Motion

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Velocity

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Speed

Question 6

Friction can make a moving object slow down or stop.

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True

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False

Question 7

An object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force.

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Newton's First Law of Motion

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Newton's Second Law of Motion

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Newton's Third Law of Motion

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Newton's Fourth Law of Motion

Question 8

It is also called the Law of Inertia.

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Newton's First Law of Motion

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Newton's Second Law of Motion

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Newton's Third Law of Motion

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Newton's Fourth Law of Motion

Question 9

Objects with more mass (or heavier) have more inertia; thus,  EASIER to move or stop.

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False

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True

Question 10

____ means that an object in motion will stay in motion in the same direction, or it will stay at rest, unless another force acts upon it.

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Inertia

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Friction

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Motion

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Gravity

Question 11

A force that opposes, or pushes back against, an object moving past another object

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friction

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gravity

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inertia

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mass

Question 12

An object's tendency to resist (not) change its state of motion.

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inertia

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gravity

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force

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friction

Question 13

If an object in motion is not acted on by an unbalanced force, it will continue with the same speed and direction.

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True

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False

Question 14

Because of inertia, a moving object will keep ________ unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

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moving

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at rest

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in one spot

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inertia

Question 15

Because of inertia, a resting object will remain at ________.

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rest

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a constant speed

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school

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inertia

Question 16

You push on a car and it does not move.  What is true about the inertia?

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The inertia of the car is too great

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The inertia is changing

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The inertia of the person is equal to the car

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There is not inertia because of no movement

Question 17

Objects at rest remain at rest and objects traveling at a steady rate in a straight line continue that way until a _________acts on them.

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force

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velocity

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inertia

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acceleration

Question 18

Which is the best example of Newton's First Law of Motion?

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a soccer ball remains motionless until it is kicked by a player

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a basketball thrown in the air falls to the ground

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a baseball player swings at an approaching ball

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an ice skater pushes back from a wall and moves backwards

Question 19

An object is resting motionless on a surface. According to Newton's 1st Law, the object will only start to move if

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an unbalanced force is applied to the object

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the net forces on the object equal zero

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the upward force of the object is equal to its acceleration

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two forces that are equal and opposite are applied to the object

Question 20

A truck that is travelling at a constant speed is carrying some boxes.  If the truck comes to a sudden stop, what will most likely happen to the boxes?

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They will slide toward the front of the truck.

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They will stay in the middle of the truck.

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They will slide toward the back of the truck.

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They will fall off the side of the truck.

Question 21

The soccer ball is sitting on the half line and Zach runs up to kick it.  What law will occur when he kicks it?

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An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

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An object will remain motionless until it decides to move.

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The harder Zack kicks the ball, the less distance it will travel.

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Time travel has always been possible.  You just have to believe.

Question 22

Newton's first law that says an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force is also called the law of

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inertia

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acceleration

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action and reaction

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may the force be with you

Question 23

There is a natural tendency of objects to ________ .  All objects resist changes in their motion.

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keep doing what they are doing

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love to stop what they're doing and change

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accelerate slowly

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to do what they are told

Question 24

What is Newton's First Law known as? The Law of

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Inertia

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Friction

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Mass

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Gravity

Question 25

What is Newton's First Law

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An object at rest stays at rest, an object in motion stays in motion.

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F=ma

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Every action has an equal and opposite reaction

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Friction

Question 26

Which of Newton's laws is illustrated when a magician pulls a tablecloth out from under the dishes without disturbing them?

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first

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second

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third

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fourth

Question 27

A person is pushed forward into their seat belt when a car stops.  Which law is this?

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1st

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2nd

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2 and 3

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3rd

Question 28

An automobile you are riding in suddenly stops, but you continue to go forward.

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Newton's
1st
Law of Motion

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Newton's
2nd
Law of Motion

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Newton's
3rd
Law of Motion

Question 29

Question 29.

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1st

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2nd

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3rd

Question 30

What Newtons law does this picture represent

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Newtons 1st law

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Newtons 2nd law

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Law of gravity

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Newtons 5th law

Question 31

Which of the following is the best example of Newton's First Law of Motion?

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Jessica's body flies forward after she hits the brakes

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Jessica drives a car

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Jessica is at a road crossing

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Jessica is sleeping

Question 32

If I slowly roll a ball down the hallway, why does it eventually stop?

Accepted Answer

Friction and Air Resistance

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Because of Newton's First Law

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Inertia

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It wouldn't stop, it would keep going until it hits a wwall.

Question 33

What kind(s) of objects have inertia?

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all objects with mass

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only objects at rest

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only objects in motion

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only objects whose motion is being changed

Question 34

A bowling ball is rolled across the parking lot. Which statement about it is true?

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the bowling ball will eventually stop because of friction

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the bowling ball will only stop if it strikes something

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the bowling ball will never stop

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the bowling ball will eventually stop because of inertia

Question 35

Newton's First Law says that an object that is not moving will _____.

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stay at rest

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keep moving with a constant velocity

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resist any physical change

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has mass

Question 36

Newton's First Law says that an object that is moving will _____.

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keep moving with a constant velocity

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stay at rest

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resist any physical change

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has mass

Question 37

What is inertia?

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The resistance of any physical object to any change in its state of motion

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The amount of mass an object has

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A reaction in an object

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No one knows

Question 38

Newton's First Law only applies to objects at rest.

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False

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True

Question 39

The amount of inertia an object has depends on its mass.

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True

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False

Question 40

Only objects at rest have inertia.

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False

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True

Question 41

Newton's first law of motion states that __________.

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an object will remain at rest or keep moving with a constant velocity unless a force acts on it

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when a force is applied on an object, there is an equal force applied by the object in the opposite direction

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hen a force acts on an object, its acceleration is in the same direction as the force

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cceleration is calculated by dividing the force exerted on an object by the mass of the object

Question 42

Which law best describes a satellite orbiting the earth?

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Law of Inertia

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Law of Mass and Acceleration

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Law of Action Reaction

Question 43

Which has more inertia--

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Truck

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Cat

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Ant

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Skateboard

Question 44

An object at rest will _____ if not outside forces are applied.

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Stay at rest

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Decrease mass

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Increase velocity

Question 45

Without a force to stop or slow a coasting object, the object will coast forever in a ______ line.

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straight

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blue

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red

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vertical

Question 46

What kind(s) of objects have inertia?

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all objects with mass

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only objects at rest

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only objects in motion

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only objects whose motion is being changed

Question 47

A student leaves a pencil on a desk and it stays there until I pick it up.

Accepted Answer

1st Law

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2nd Law

Question 48

Why does an 18-wheeler have more inertia than a bicycle?

Accepted Answer

it has more mass

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it has more volume

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it is not as aerodynamic

Question 49

A resistance to a change in motion is

Accepted Answer

Inertia

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Acceleration

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Gravity

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Velocity

Question 50

What kind(s) of objects have inertia?

Accepted Answer

all objects with mass

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only objects at rest

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only objects in motion

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only objects whose motion is being changed

Newton's First Law

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