Understanding Newton's Third Law

Understanding Newton's Third Law

Assessment

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Physics

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Jennifer Brown

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Newton's Third Law state about the relationship between two interacting objects?

The forces are equal and in the same direction.

The forces are unequal and in the same direction.

The forces are unequal and opposite.

The forces are equal and opposite.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why is the example of a stationary block with gravity and normal force not an illustration of Newton's Third Law?

Because the forces are not equal.

Because the forces are acting on the same object.

Because the forces are in the same direction.

Because the forces are not opposite.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the Earth and block example, what is the force exerted by the block on Earth?

0.1 Newtons downward

1 Newton upward

0.1 Newtons upward

1 Newton downward

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the block's force on Earth being negligible?

It means the block will sink.

It means Earth will move significantly.

It means Earth's movement is negligible.

It means the block will float.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What happens when you push a brick wall with a small force?

The wall moves slightly.

The wall exerts an equal and opposite force.

The wall exerts a greater force back.

The wall does not exert any force.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

If you increase the force on the wall, what does the wall do?

It exerts a smaller force back.

It exerts a greater force back.

It exerts an equal force back.

It does not exert any force.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What condition must be met for the wall to topple over?

The force on the wall must be less than the wall's opposing force.

The force on the wall must be equal to the wall's opposing force.

The force on the wall must exceed the wall's opposing force.

The wall must be in motion.

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