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TEST REVIEW AND TEST MOTION AND NEWTON'S 1ST LAW

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 2hrs 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Newton's 1st Law is also called the Law of ...

a)

Friction

b)

Inertia

c)

Unbalanced forces

d)

Newtons

2.
An object in motion tends to stay in motion unless an ___ force acts on it.
a)
unbalanced
b)
balanced
3.
The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion is...
a)
inertia
b)
kinetic energy
c)
vector
d)
net force
4.
Objects with greater _________ also have greater inertia.
a)
speed
b)
mass
c)
temperature
d)
friction
5.
The law of inertia (Newton’s First Law) applies
a)
to both moving and nonmoving objects
b)
only to moving objects
c)
only to objects that are not moving
6.
What kind(s) of objects have inertia?
a)
all objects with mass
b)
only objects at rest
c)
only objects in motion
d)
only objects whose motion is being changed
7.
Galileo found that a ball rolling down one inclined plane would roll how far up another inclined plane? 
a)
The ball would not rull up the other plane at all. 
b)
to nearly the original height
c)
to nearly twice the original height. 
d)
to nearly half it original height
8.
An object following a straight-line path at a constant speed 
a)
has zero acceleration
b)
has no forces acting on it
c)
has a net force acting in the direction of motion
d)
none of these
9.
If a hockey puck slides on a frictionless force it will eventually slow down because of its inertia.
a)
True
b)
False
10.
Why is the net force 0 in the image?
a)
Because the elephants are the same size
b)
Because they are both pulling the same amount of force in opposite directions
c)
Because they are elephants
d)
Because they are pulling away from each other.
11.
8 N to the left , and 4 N to the right. Find the net force. Is this balanced? 
a)
12 N Right  No
b)
4 N Left  No
c)
12 N Right  Yes
d)
4 N Left  Yes
12.
Find the net force: 15 N to the right, and another 15 newtons to the right.
a)
0 N Right
b)
0 N Left
c)
30 N Left
d)
30 N Right
13.

A group of physics teachers are taking some time off for a little putt-putt golf. The 15th hole at the Hole-In-One Putt-Putt Golf Course has a large metal rim that putters must use to guide their ball towards the hole. Mr. S guides a golf ball around the metal rim When the ball leaves the rim, which path (1, 2, or 3) will the golf ball follow?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

14.

A leftward force is applied to a crate to push it across the floor at a constant speed. Which is the correct force diagram?

a)
b)
c)
d)
15.

A rightward force is applied to a dresser to accelerate it to the right across the bedroom floor.

a)
b)
c)
d)
16.

A hockey puck glides to the right across the ice at a constant speed.

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

A downward-moving skydiver who has just opened the parachute is slowing down.

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

This diagram can be used to indicate which of the following? (TWO correct answers)

a)

a object at rest

b)

an object moving at a constant velocity (speed)

c)

an object accelerating

d)

(Trick question -- there is only one correct answer)

e)

an object decelerating

19.

Which way is the object moving?

a)

it's either not moving or moving at a constant speed due to balanced forces

b)

to the right

c)

to the bottom

d)

up

20.
friction is a force that acts 
a)
in the same direction as the motion
b)
opposite to the direction of the motion
c)
opposite to the applied forces
d)
the same direction as the applied force
21.
Is this a balanced or unbalance force?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
c)
Neither one
d)
Both
22.
Calculate the net force of the object in the image shown.
a)
20N
b)
35N
c)
5N
d)
25N
23.
Which direction will the object move?
a)
Up
b)
Down
c)
Right
d)
Left
24.
What is the net force of this object?
a)
0N
b)
50N
c)
25N
d)
5N
25.
If a force causes an object to move, it's considered a(n) __________________ force.
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
c)
Massive
d)
Strong
26.
If a 10 kilogram object accelerates suddenly at 15 m/s^2, how much force was applied to the object?
a)
150 Newtons
b)
15 Newtons
c)
150 kilograms
d)
100 kilograms
27.
If a force of 50 Newton's was applied to an object with a mass of 500 grams, what will the object's acceleration be?
a)
10 m/s^2
b)
.1 m/s^2
c)
100 m/s^2
d)
1 m/s^2
28.

If an object is pushed with a force of 20N and moves with an acceleration of 2.0 m/s^2, what is the object's mass?

a)

10 kg

b)

40 kg

c)

20 kg

d)

0.1 kg

29.

If an object with a mass of 30 kg is moving with an acceleration of 4 m/s^2 what was the force used to push the object.

a)

7.5 N

b)

0.13 N

c)

120 N

d)

34 N

30.

Calculate the net force.

a)

0 N

b)

5 N

c)

25 N

d)

15 N

31.

What is the resultant force?

a)

40 N left

b)

0 N Balalnced

c)

400 N right

d)

40 N right

32.
How will this object move? 
a)
It won't move. 
b)
It will move to the right. 
c)
It will move to the left. 
d)
It will move in both directions. 
33.

What is the resultant/ net force?

a)

30 N left

b)

25 N right

c)

5 N left

d)

55 N right

34.

Which could be an example of an unbalanced force?

a)

A plate sitting on a dining table

b)

A ball at the top of a hill that is not moving

c)

Earth orbiting the Sun

d)

A football that has been thrown to the goal post.

35.
You and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?
a)
60 N right
b)
10 N left
c)
60 n right
d)
50 N left
36.

What is the resultant/ net force?

a)

400 N Up

b)

400 N Down

c)

- 400 N Down

d)

800 N Down

37.

A balanced force is only an object that is not moving.

a)

True

b)

False

38.
Are forces balanced or unbalanced when a car is moving at a constant speed in a straight line?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
39.
Are forces balanced or unbalanced when a marble rolls down a ramp?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
40.
Are forces balanced or unbalanced when skateboarding down a ramp?
a)
Balanced
b)
Unbalanced
41.
The law of inertia (Newton’s First Law) applies
a)
to both moving and nonmoving objects
b)
only to moving objects
c)
only to objects that are not moving
42.
An object in motion tends to stay in motion unless an ___ force acts on it.
a)
unbalanced
b)
balanced
43.
What is the net force on an object?
a)
the sum of all the forces on an object
b)
the negative forces on an object
44.
Find the net force: 15 N to the right, and another 15 newtons to the right.
a)
0 N Right
b)
0 N Left
c)
30 N Left
d)
30 N Right
45.
8 N to the left , and 4 N to the right. Find the net force. Is this balanced? 
a)
12 N Right  No
b)
4 N Left  No
c)
12 N Right  Yes
d)
4 N Left  Yes
46.
You and your friend, are playing tug of war. Your friend pulls with a force of 55 N, to the rights. You pull with a force of 65 N, to the left. What is the net force on the rope?
a)
10 n, to the left
b)
20 N
c)
10 N, to the left
d)
10 N, to the right
47.
Which one is balanced?
a)
top
b)
bottom
c)
both
48.
What is the net force?
a)
5 N
b)
45 N to the left
c)
5 N to the right
d)
45 N to the right
49.
The ______of an object tends to make the object resist being set into motion.
a)
mass
b)
force
c)
motion
d)
unbalanced forces 
50.
Without a force to stop or slow a coasting object, the object will coast forever in a ______ line. 
a)
blue
b)
red
c)
straight
d)
vertical 
51.

Which of the following is the best example of Newton's First Law of Motion?

a)

Jessica's body flies forward after she hits the brakes

b)

Jessica drives a car

c)

Jessica is at a road crossing

d)

Jessica is sleeping

52.
If I slowly roll a ball down the hallway, why does it eventually stop?
a)
Because of Newton's First Law
b)
Friction and Air Resistance
c)
Inertia
d)
It wouldn't stop, it would keep going until it hits a wwall.
53.
The tendency of an object to resist change in motion.
a)
Force
b)
Motion
c)
Friction
d)
Inertia
54.
An automobile you are riding in suddenly stops, but you continue to go forward.
a)
Newton's
1st
Law of Motion
b)
Newton's
2nd
Law of Motion
c)
Newton's
3rd
Law of Motion
55.
A magician pulls a table cloth from under a table of dishes.
a)
Newton's
1st
Law of Motion
b)
Newton's
2nd
Law of Motion
c)
Newton's
3rd
Law of Motion
56.
Which type of force(s) will cause a change in an object's motion?
a)
gravity
b)
zero net force
c)
balanced forces
d)
unbalanced forces
57.
What is the net force of this object? 
a)
10 N, no direction
b)
10 N left
c)
5 N right
d)
0 N no direction
58.
With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction of the _______ force.
a)
larger 
b)
smaller 
c)
equal 
59.
Forces that have a net force of zero ( the object is still).
a)
Balanced force
b)
Unbalanced force
60.
friction is a force that acts 
a)
in the same direction as the motion
b)
opposite to the direction of the motion
c)
opposite to the applied forces
d)
the same direction as the applied force
61.
__________ is the sum of all forces acting on an object. It is capable of accelerating a mass. 
a)
velocity
b)
gravity
c)
net force
d)
distance
62.
What is the unit of measurement for force?
a)
kilograms
b)
newtons
c)
grams
d)
newt
63.

Position

a)

a specific point in space

b)

the amount of space between one point and another

c)

the change in position of an object

d)

the point or place where something begins

64.

Position

a)

a specific point in space

b)

the amount of space between one point and another

c)

the change in position of an object

d)

the point or place where something begins

65.

Distance

a)

the amount of space between one point and another

b)

a specific point in space

c)

the change in position of an object

d)

the point or place where something begins

66.

speed

a)

distance traveled per unit of time

b)

a change in the position of an object compared to another object (related term: move, movement)

c)

measured period during which something occurs

d)

a change in the velocity (speed, direction, or both) of a body (related word: accelerate)

67.

motion

a)

a change in the position of an object compared to another object (related term: move, movement)

b)

a pull or push that is applied to an object

c)

the change in position of an object

d)

the amount of space between one point and another

68.

time

a)

measured period during which something occurs

b)

a change in the position of an object compared to another object (related term: move, movement)

c)

a pull or push that is applied to an object

69.

displacement

a)

the change in position of an object

b)

the amount of space between one point and another

c)

the speed and direction of moving objects

d)

the point or place where something begins

70.

velocity

a)

the speed and direction of moving objects

b)

distance traveled per unit of time

c)

a specific point in space

d)

a pull or push that is applied to an object

71.

velocity

a)

the speed and direction of moving objects

b)

distance traveled per unit of time

c)

a specific point in space

d)

a pull or push that is applied to an object

72.

acceleration

a)

a change in the velocity (speed, direction, or both) of a body (related word: accelerate)

b)

distance traveled per unit of time

c)

a change in the position of an object compared to another object (related term: move, movement)

d)

the change in position of an object

73.

How can you tell if an object is in motion?

a)

the object will look different

b)

I'll be able to see the forces

c)

It will remain in the same position

d)

Its position will change in relation to other objects

74.

Distance divided by time is how you find

a)

speed

b)

velocity

c)

displacement

d)

motion

75.

What is velocity?

a)

The distance an object travels per unit of time.

b)

The change in position of an object.

c)

Speed in a given direction.

d)

The state in which one objects distance from another is changing.

76.

Displacement is

a)

position of object

b)

final position minus initial position

c)

distance divided by time

d)

initial position plus final position

77.

Motion

a)

The starting point you use to describe the motion or position of an object.

b)

The object's distance and direction from a reference point.

c)

The process of changing position.

d)

The difference between the initial, or starting, position and the final position of an object that has moved.

78.

Speed that remains the same or does not change

a)

Distance

b)

Constant Speed

c)

Mass

d)

Acceleration

79.
 Jermaine runs exactly 2 laps around a 400 meter track. What is the displacement?
a)
800
b)
400
c)
0
d)
200
80.
A place or object used for comparison to determine if another object is in motion is called a
a)
comparison point
b)
reference point
c)
point of view
d)
motion detector
81.
What is the difference between instantaneous speed and average speed?
a)
Average speed happens in a particular instant, Instantaneous speed is the speed of an object over a longer period of time.
b)
Instantaneous speed is never right, average speed is always right
c)
Instantaneous speed happens in a particular instant, Average speed is the speed of an object over a longer period of time.
d)
Do not pick this answer