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Newton's Third Law | Exit Quiz | Oak National Academy

Total questions: 6

Worksheet time: 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following key terms to their definition.

a)

one force representing the overall effect of all forces on an object

1.

resultant force

b)

a force that only exists between objects when they are touching

2.

contact force

c)

a force that exists between objects even if they are not touching

3.

non–contact force

2.

A block rests on a table. Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the weight of the block?

a)

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b)

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c)

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3.

A footballer kicks a football. Which of the following diagrams correctly shows the force of the boot on the football?

a)

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b)

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c)

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4.

Newton’s Third Law explains that interactions can be described by a pair of forces, sometimes called a ‘third law pair’. Which of the following are characteristics of the forces in a third law pair?

a)

they act between two objects only

b)

they act in the same direction

c)

they are the same type of force

d)

they are the same size

5.

A block rests on a table. Which of the following is the correct free body diagram for the block?

a)

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b)

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c)

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d)

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6.

The diagram shows a ball hanging from a string without moving. Two forces are shown. Which of the following statements are correct?

a)

this is a free body diagram of the ball

b)

this is not a free body diagram of the ball

c)

the two forces are a third law pair

d)

the two forces are not a third law pair