Newton’s Laws of Motion – Quiz

Balanced forces cause no change in an object's motion.

• True

• False

Newton’s First Law is also called the Law of Inertia.

• True

• False

Unbalanced forces can cause an object to start moving, stop, or change direction.

• True

• False

According to Newton’s 2nd Law, F = m × v.

• True

• False

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

• True

• False

Which law explains why you move backward when you jump off a boat?

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

Which law explains why a soccer ball stays still until it is kicked?

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

Which law is written as F = m × a?

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law

• Newton’s 3rd Law

Which law explains why heavier objects require more force to accelerate?

• A. Newton’s 1st Law

• B. Newton’s 2nd Law

• C. Newton’s 3rd Law

Which law explains why a balloon flies forward when air rushes out?

• Newton’s 1st Law

• Newton’s 2nd Law