Quiz on the Law of Inertia

What is the law of inertia also known as?

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• Newton's First Law

• Law of Gravity

What does inertia refer to?

• The tendency of an object to change its motion

• The tendency of an object to resist changes in motion

• The force that moves objects

• The speed of an object

Which vehicle has greater inertia?

• The car

• The truck

• Both have the same inertia

• Inertia cannot be determined

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What is the formula for Newton's 2nd Law?

• F = ma

• F = mv

• F = m/a

• F = m+v

What happens to acceleration if the force is large and the mass is small?

• Acceleration is small

• Acceleration is large

• Acceleration is zero

• Acceleration is negative

Which of the following conditions will result in a large acceleration according to Newton's 2nd Law?

• Small force, large mass

• Large force, large mass

• Large force, small mass

• Small force, small mass

Which of the following can change depending on the location?

• Mass

• Inertia

• Weight

• Density

How does the mass of objects affect their weight?

• Greater mass results in lesser weight

• Greater mass results in greater weight

• Mass does not affect weight

• Lesser mass results in greater weight

What does the formula W = mg represent?

• Calculating speed

• Calculating weight

• Calculating distance

• Calculating time

In the formula W = mg, what does 'W' stand for?

• Work

• Weight

• Width

• Watt