Exploring Newton's Laws of Motion

What did Newton discover about white light?

• It is composed of many colors mixed together

• It is a single color

• It cannot be split into different colors

• It is only visible in sunlight

What does the force of gravity depend on according to Newton?

• The speed of objects

• The mass and the distance between objects

• The color and texture of objects

• The temperature of objects

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Which force is always perpendicular to the surface?

• Normal force

• Friction

• Weight

• Tension

Which force opposes the motion of an object?

• Applied force

• Normal force

• Tension

• Friction

What is the weakest fundamental force?

• Gravitational force

• Electromagnetic force

• Strong nuclear force

• Weak nuclear force

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What is required to change the motion of an object according to Newton's first law?

• A change in temperature

• An external force

• A change in material

• A change in color

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What does Newton's second law focus on?

• The effect of gravity on motion

• The necessity of an external force for motion

• The relationship between mass and acceleration

• The role of friction in motion

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What does a negative acceleration indicate?

• The object is changing direction

• The object is not moving

• The object is slowing down

• The object is speeding up

According to Newton's third law, what happens when two forces interact?

• They cancel each other out

• Each force acts on a different object

• They multiply in strength

• They create an additional force

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What unit is used to measure force in the British system?

• Slug

• Pound

• Newton

• Kilogram