Newton's Laws of Motion in Action: Real-World Examples and Applications

Newton's Laws of Motion in Action: Real-World Examples and Applications

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Interactive Video

Physics, Science

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video introduces Newton's three laws of motion, providing real-world examples for each. The first law, inertia, is explained with examples like a bowling ball and astronauts in space. The second law, acceleration, is illustrated with a shopping cart example. The third law, action and reaction, is demonstrated with a trampoline and a balloon. The video concludes with a call to subscribe for more educational content.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who developed the three laws of motion?

Nikola Tesla

Isaac Newton

Galileo Galilei

Albert Einstein

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Newton's First Law of Motion state?

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

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

Force equals mass times acceleration.

An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why do astronauts appear to float in space?

They are in a vacuum.

They are moving at the speed of light.

There is very little gravity acting on them.

There is no air resistance in space.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens to passengers in a car when it suddenly stops?

They move forward.

They move backward.

They remain stationary.

They float in the air.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

According to Newton's Second Law, what does acceleration depend on?

The temperature of the environment

The shape of the object

The color of the object

The force acting on it and its mass

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which equation represents Newton's Second Law of Motion?

Force equals acceleration divided by mass

Force equals mass divided by acceleration

Force equals mass times acceleration

Force equals mass times velocity

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is it easier to push an empty shopping cart than a full one?

The empty cart is smaller.

The empty cart is more aerodynamic.

The empty cart has less mass.

The empty cart has more wheels.

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