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Newton's Laws/Gravity/Friction

Total questions: 56

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

30 mph west is an example of _________.

a)

force

b)

speed

c)

acceleration

d)

velocity

2.

A lamp sitting on a table is demonstrating Newton's ___ Law.

a)

1st

b)

2nd

c)

3rd

d)

4th

3.

A rollercoaster heading down a hill is _____________.

a)

at rest

b)

slowing down

c)

accelerating

d)

velocity

4.

Newton's 3rd Law states that for ever action there is an equal and opposite ________.

a)

reaction

b)

satisfaction

c)

fraction

d)

transaction

5.

A ______ is a push or pull on an object.

a)

force

b)

speed

c)

acceleration

d)

velocity

6.

A car traveling 65 mph is an example of its ________.

a)

force

b)

speed

c)

acceleration

d)

velocity

7.

A force that causes an object to slow down when it touches another object is _________.

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

inertia

d)

Newton

8.

if an object stays still or continues moving at the same speed and in the same direction, it is a _______ force.

a)

weak

b)

strong

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

9.

Net force is a combination of all ________ acting on an object.

a)

forces

b)

speeds

c)

accelerations

d)

velocities

10.

What will be the effect on the boy in the picture if the driver stops quickly?

a)

Because of inertia he will remain in the same position.

b)

He will be pushed back into the car seat.

c)

He will move from one side of the car seat to the other.

d)

He will move forward pressing against the seatbelt.

11.

Which of Newton’s Laws explains a rocket’s movement during launch?

a)

Newton's First Law of Motion

b)

Newton's Second Law of Motion

c)

Newton's Third Law of Motion

d)

Newton's Fourth Law of Motion

12.

Sitting at the top of a steep hill on a roller coaster (not moving), is an example of:

a)

Acceleration

b)

Inertia

c)

Speed

d)

Velocity

13.
A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes and glasses on a table without disturbing them.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
14.
A person’s body is thrown outward as a car rounds a curve on a highway.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
15.
Rockets are launched into space using jet propulsion where exhaust accelerates out from the rocket and the rocket accelerates in an opposite direction.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
16.
A picture is hanging on a wall and does not move.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
17.
A person not wearing a seatbelt flies through a car window when someone slams on the breaks because the person’s body wants to remain in continuous motion even when the car stops.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
18.
Pushing a child on a swing is easier than pushing an adult on the same swing, because the adult has more inertia.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
19.
Acceleration is produced when a force acts on a mass. The greater the mass (of the object being accelerated) the greater the amount of force needed (to accelerate the object).
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
20.
An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force. An object in motion continues in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
21.
This law is often called "the law of inertia."
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
22.
A soccer ball accelerates more than a bowling ball when thrown with the same force.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
23.
A student leaves a pencil on a desk and the pencil stays in the same spot until another student picks it up.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
24.
Two students are in a baseball game. The first student hits a ball very hard and it has a greater acceleration than the second student who bunts the ball lightly.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
25.
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
26.
The swimmer moves her hand down and to the left and her body goes forward to the right.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
27.
A rocket is sent into space.  When the power dies out, the rocket will just keep floating and moving in space forever (unless an unbalanced force, such as a meteor, runs into it).
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
28.

Which law states that the acceleration of an object depends on the force exerted on it and its mass?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

29.

Henry sees a basketball and decides to put in motion. What kind of force does Henry use to move the ball?

a)

small

b)

balanced

c)

equal

d)

unbalanced

30.

Which activity would BEST demonstrate Newton's law of Inertia?

a)

A plate sits on a table top.

b)

A lady pushes a grocery cart.

c)

A child jumps on a trampoline.

d)

A boy swings a baseball bat.

31.

Which activity would BEST demonstrate the Law of Force and Acceleration?

a)

A lady pushes a grocery cart.

b)

A boy swings a baseball bat.

c)

A soccer ball sits on the ground.

d)

A rocket launches into space.

32.

What is the name of Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

a)

Law of Force and Acceleration

b)

Law of Action / Reaction

c)

Law of Inertia

33.

What is the name of Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

a)

Law of Force and Acceleration

b)

Law of Inertia

c)

Law of Action / Reaction

39.

What is the name of Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

a)

Law of Force and Acceleration

b)

Law of Inertia

c)

Law of Action / Reaction

41.

A force that opposes motion between objects that are touching is called...

a)

motion

b)

friction

c)

velocity

d)

acceleration

40.

Mary is riding in a car when the driver suddenly slams on the brakes. Mary is jerked forward out of her seat. This is an example of which law of motion?

a)

2nd Law

b)

1st Law

c)

3rd Law

43.

When there is an INCREASE in MASS of an object you will have a DECREASE in ______________.

a)

friction

b)

acceleration

c)

force

d)

gravity

38.

A jellyfish swims through the water by pulling in water and then pushing the water back out in the opposite direction. This is an example of which law of motion?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

39.

What is the name of Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

a)

Law of Force and Acceleration

b)

Law of Inertia

c)

Law of Action / Reaction

40.

Mary is riding in a car when the driver suddenly slams on the brakes. Mary is jerked forward out of her seat. This is an example of which law of motion?

a)

2nd Law

b)

1st Law

c)

3rd Law

41.

A force that opposes motion between objects that are touching is called...

a)

motion

b)

friction

c)

velocity

d)

acceleration

42.

Billy pushes his little brother on a sled through the snow. He then tries to push his father on the the same sled. He noticed that it was much harder to push his father. Which law is this an example of?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

43.

When there is an INCREASE in MASS of an object you will have a DECREASE in ______________.

a)

friction

b)

acceleration

c)

force

d)

gravity

44.

Which law is this picture an example of?

a)

Law of Inertia

b)

Law of Action / Reaction

c)

Law of Force and Acceleration

45.

Which law is this picture an example of?

a)

Law of Inertia

b)

Law of Force and Acceleration

c)

Law of Action / Reaction

46.

Which law is this picture an example of?

a)

Law of Inertia

b)

Law of Force and Acceleration

c)

Law of Action / Reaction

47.

Ted is playing with a yoyo outside. When he pushes the yoyo downward it returns back to him with the same force. Which law is this an example of?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

48.

Beth's bike remains stopped at the intersection until she begins pedaling again. Which law is this an example of?

a)

1st Law

b)

2nd Law

c)

3rd Law

49.
A person not paying attention while skateboarding hits a rock. The skateboard stops...they don't.
a)
The Law of Inertia
b)
The Law of Acceleration
c)
The Law of Conservation of Momentum
50.
I crack an egg on the edge of a bowl. The force applied to the egg is the same as the force applied to the bowl.
a)
Law of Inertia
b)
Law of Acceleration
c)
Law of Conservation of Momentum
51.
Pushing a child on a swing is easier than pushing an adult on the same swing, because the adult has more mass and requires more force to accelerate.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
52.
A football player kicks the ball through the goal posts with their foot and their toes are left stinging.
a)
Law of Inertia
b)
Law of Acceleration
c)
Law of Conservation of Momentum
53.
Two students are in a baseball game. The first student hits a ball very hard and it has a greater acceleration than the second student who bunts the ball lightly.
a)
Law of Inertia
b)
Law of Acceleration
c)
Law of Conservation of Momentum
54.
My cat eyeballs the christmas tree and decides to apply all of his mass directly to the center of the tree. This force causes the tree to accelerate down towards the ground.
a)
Law of Inertia
b)
Law of Acceleration
c)
Law of Conservation of Momentum
55.
This person bought coffee and put it on the seat next to them. If they stopped quickly and the coffee spilled which law would that represent?
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
56.
When you step on a Lego. You push on the Lego and the Lego pushes back on you.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law

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