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CO2 Dragster Car: Newton's Laws (TE-8EN)Laws

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

​ (a)   states that ​ (b)   stays ​ (c)   or moves in a straight line unless ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
Newton's 1st law
an object
at rest
acted upon by a force.
2.

What does Newton’s 1st Law of Motion state?

a)
An object will change its direction only if a force is applied.
b)

An object stays at rest or moves in a straight line unless acted upon by a force

c)
An object in motion will eventually stop without any force.
d)
An object will accelerate if no forces are acting on it.
3.

What causes the CO₂ dragster to move forward when the cartridge is punctured?

a)
The dragster is powered by a small electric motor.
b)
The rapid escape of pressurized CO₂ gas creates a forward thrust.
c)
The weight of the dragster shifts forward when the cartridge is punctured.
d)
The CO₂ gas cools rapidly, causing a vacuum that pulls the dragster forward.
4.

Which of Newton’s laws explains why the dragster moves forward when gas is released backward?

a)
Newton's First Law of Motion
b)
Newton's Second Law of Motion
c)
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation
d)
Newton's Third Law of Motion
5.

​ (a)   laws explains that the dragster ​ (b)   when gas is ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
Newton’s 3rd
moves forward
released backward?
6.

Explain Newton’s 3rd law in relation to the dragster CO2 car.

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7.

What does Newton’s 2nd Law of Motion tell us?

a)

Force causes action and reaction

b)

Mass has no effect on speed

c)
An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by a force.
d)

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma)

8.

Newton's second law says ​ (a)   is ​ (b)   on the forces ​ (c)   and ​ (d)   of the object.

Choose from the below words
that acceleration
dependent
acting upon an object
the mass
9.

Newton's ​ (a)   states that if the force​ (b)   , the ​ (c)  

Choose from the below words
2nd law
is increased
acceleration is increased.
10.

Why does a lighter CO₂ dragster usually accelerate faster than a heavier one?

a)
A heavier CO₂ dragster has more power, allowing it to accelerate faster.
b)
Lighter dragsters are less aerodynamic, causing them to slow down more.
c)

Because it has less mass, requiring less force to achieve the same acceleration.

d)
The weight of the dragster has no effect on its acceleration.
11.

Which forces slows the dragster down as it travels?

a)

The engine

b)

Friction

c)
Air resistance (drag)
d)
Engine power increase
12.

A lighter CO₂ dragster usually (a)   (accel...) faster than a heavier one?

13.

The force of friction and air (a)   (resist...) slows the dragster down as it travels?

14.

What is the “action” force in the dragster car project?

a)
The force of gravity pulling the car downwards.
b)
The air resistance acting against the car's motion.
c)

The CO₂ gas pushing out the back

d)
The friction between the tires and the track.
15.

If two dragsters have the same force but different masses, which one will go faster?

a)
The dragster with the larger mass will go faster.
b)
Both dragsters will go at the same speed.
c)
The dragster with the larger mass will accelerate faster.
d)
The dragster with the smaller mass will go faster.
16.

According to Newton’s 1st Law, what would happen to the dragster if there were no friction or air resistance?

a)
The dragster would come to a complete stop.
b)

It would keep moving at the same speed in a straight line

c)
The dragster would maintain a constant speed without accelerating.
d)
The dragster would continue to accelerate indefinitely.
17.

According to ​ (a)   the dragster would ​ (b)   at the ​ (c)   in a ​ (d)   if there were ​ (e)   or air resistance.

Choose from the below words
Newton’s 1st Law
keep moving
same speed
straight line
no friction
18.

According to Newton’s 1st Law, what would happen to the dragster if there were no friction or air resistance?

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19.

Newton's 1 law: "An ​ (a)   will stay at ​ (b)   or move at a constant ​ (c)   unless ​ (d)   upon by an external ​ (e)   "

Choose from the below words
object
rest
speed
force.
acted
20.
  1. ​ (a)   means – A race car keeps ​ (b)   in ​ (c)   line until the driver ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
moving
a straight
applies brakes.
Inertia
21.

Newton's 1st Law

When a driver ​ (a)   , the driver’s ​ (b)   keeps moving ​ (c)   until the ​ (d)   stops them.

Choose from the below words
suddenly stops
body
forward
seatbelt
22.

  1. Tires create (a)   (fric...) with the track, helping the car slow down or change direction.

23.
  1. Race cars are ​ (a)   with ​ (b)   to ​ (c)   air ​ (d)   and go ​ (e)  

Choose from the below words
designed
aerodynamics
reduce
resistance
faster.
24.

Newton’s Second Law (​ (a)   )

"The ​ (b)   is ​ (c)   to its ​ (d)   times its ​ (e)   ."

Choose from the below words
F = ma
force on an object
equal
mass
acceleration
25.
  1. A ​ (a)   race car ​ (b)   faster than a ​ (c)   truck because it has ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
lighter
accelerates
heavier
less mass
26.

  1. A lighter race car (a)   (accel.... fast...) than a heavier truck because it has less mass.

27.
  1.  More ​ (a)   makes the car ​ (b)  

    • Example: If a driver presses ​ (c)   harder, the ​ (d)   faster.

Choose from the below words
braking force
stop quicker.
the brake
car stops
28.

If ​ (a)   have the ​ (b)   from the CO₂ cartridge, the one with ​ (c)   will accelerate ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
two cars
same force
less mass
faster
29.

Newton’s 2nd Law explains that the force on an object equals its mass times acceleration.

Write down the formula

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30.

Complete the sentence: Newton’s 3rd Law states that for every action, ................

4 lines
31.

What design choices can reduce friction in a CO₂ dragster, and why is that important?

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32.

A ​ (a)   dragster has ​ (b)   mass, so it takes more ​ (c)   to ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
heavier
more
force
accelerate
33.

(a)   (A.... resist...) pushes against the dragster as it moves, slowing it down.

34.

A dragster with a more (a)   (aerody... sh...) will have less air resistance, allowing it to move faster and more efficiently.

35.

A dragster with a more ​ (a)   shape will have ​ (b)   resistance, allowing it to ​ (c)   and more ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
aerodynamic
less air
move faster
efficiently.
36.

What force pushes the CO₂ dragster forward?

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37.

Which of Newton’s laws explains why the dragster keeps moving unless something slows it down?

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38.

What does Newton’s 2nd Law (F = ma) help us understand about the dragster?

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39.

What two forces slow down the dragster during its run?

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40.

Which law of motion explains that an object will stay at rest until a force is applied?

a)
Newton's Second Law of Motion
b)
Newton's Third Law of Motion
c)
Law of Universal Gravitation
d)
Newton's First Law of Motion
41.

What happens when the mass of a dragster increases, but the CO₂ force stays the same?

a)
The dragster will accelerate faster due to increased mass.
b)
The dragster will accelerate less due to increased mass.
c)
The dragster will experience a decrease in drag force.
d)
The dragster will remain at the same speed regardless of mass.
42.

Which of the following best represents Newton’s 3rd Law?

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

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

c)
An object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon.
d)
For every action, there is a greater reaction.
43.

What is the main purpose of making a dragster aerodynamic?

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44.

What is the main purpose of making a dragster aerodynamic?

a)
To enhance fuel efficiency and reduce costs.
b)
To improve handling and cornering ability.
c)

To reduce air resistance and increase speed.

d)
To increase drag and slow down the vehicle.
45.

Match the following description of one of Newton's Laws to the name of the law.

a)

Newton's First Law

1.

Objects in motion stay in motion, and objects at rest stay at rest unless a force acts upon them.

b)

Newton's Second Law

2.

The force needed to move an object is equal to the mass of the object times acceleration.

c)

Newton's Third Law

3.

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

46.

Match Newton's Laws of Motion to their descriptions.

a)

An object stays in motion at a constant velocity unless acted on by an unbalanced force.

1.

1st Law

b)

F= m x a

2.

2nd Law

c)

Every force on an object exerts an equal and opposite force back.

3.

3rd Law

47.

Which force acts against the motion of the CO₂ dragster?

a)
Magnetism
b)
Inertia
c)
Friction
d)
Gravity
48.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Speed-up

Quickening

Collision

Crash

Grip

Rubbing

Squeeze

reduction

Acceleration
Impact
Friction
Compression
49.

Organize these options into the right categories of Newton's Law

Categorize the following

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

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

"The force acting on an object is equal to its mass times its acceleration."

Newton's 1st Law
Newton's 2nd Law
Newton's 3rd law
50.

A race car takes ​ (a)   at high ​ (b)   , requiring strong ​ (c)   to avoid ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
a sharp turn
speed
tire grip
skidding.