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Lesson Outcomes - Newton's 3 Laws of Motion

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 29mins

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1.

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion can be identified and described as which of the following?

a)

1. An object at rest stays at rest, and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by a force. 2. Force equals mass times acceleration (F=ma). 3. For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

b)

1. Energy cannot be created or destroyed. 2. The total energy of an isolated system is constant. 3. Energy can change forms.

c)

1. The speed of light is constant. 2. Time slows down at high speeds. 3. Mass increases with velocity.

d)

1. Every object attracts every other object. 2. The force of attraction is proportional to mass. 3. The force decreases with distance.

2.

Newton's 3 laws of motion can be applied to sports. Which of the following is the correct example of Newton's First Law?

a)

A football remains stationary until a player kicks it.

b)

A swimmer pushes water backwards to move forward.

c)

A sprinter accelerates faster with more force.

d)

A basketball bounces higher when thrown harder.

3.

Identify where and how Newton's 3 Laws of Motion can be applied in a practical sports performance.

a)

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion explain the movement, force, and reaction in sports actions.

b)

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion only apply to stationary objects in sports.

c)

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion are not relevant to sports performance.

d)

Newton's 3 Laws of Motion only describe the color of sports equipment.

4.

Biomechanics is the study of _______ and the effect of force and motion on sports performance.

a)

human movement

b)

plant growth

c)

chemical reactions

d)

weather patterns

5.

Which of the following is enabled by biomechanics?

a)

Analyse performance

b)

Cook food

c)

Paint pictures

d)

Write stories

6.

Biomechanics helps to maximise _______ efficiency and technique.

a)

movement

b)

visual

c)

auditory

d)

chemical

7.

One of the purposes of biomechanics is to reduce or prevent injuries.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Biomechanics enables us to design or choose correct _______ for the demands of an activity.

a)

equipment

b)

food

c)

music

d)

weather

9.

What is the definition of Force?

a)

A push or pull factor that alters the state of motion of a body.

b)

A measure of the amount of matter in an object.

c)

The rate at which work is done.

d)

A device used to measure temperature.

10.

What is the definition of Inertia?

a)

The resistance of a body to change its state of motion, whether at rest or moving.

b)

The force that causes objects to accelerate towards each other.

c)

The tendency of an object to increase its speed indefinitely.

d)

The ability of a body to conduct electricity.

11.

What is the definition of Velocity?

a)

The rate of change in displacement (related to speed and direction).

b)

The total distance traveled divided by time taken.

c)

The amount of matter in an object.

d)

The force acting on an object due to gravity.

12.

What is the formula and definition of Momentum?

a)

Momentum = Mass x Velocity (kgm/s). The quantity of motion possessed by a moving body.

b)

Momentum = Force x Distance (Nm). The rate of doing work.

c)

Momentum = Mass / Acceleration (kg/m/s^2). The resistance to change in motion.

d)

Momentum = Velocity / Time (m/s^2). The change in speed over time.

13.

What is the formula and definition of Acceleration?

a)

Acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / Time (m/s/s). The rate of change in velocity.

b)

Acceleration = Distance / Time. The rate of change in position.

c)

Acceleration = Force × Mass. The rate of change in force.

d)

Acceleration = Velocity × Time. The rate of change in speed.

14.

Newton's 3 Laws of motion are fundamental principles in physics. Which of the following best describes them?

a)

They explain the relationship between the motion of an object and the forces acting on it.

b)

They describe the properties of chemical reactions.

c)

They outline the process of photosynthesis in plants.

d)

They define the structure of atoms.

15.

The Law of Inertia: “A body continues in a state of rest or uniform velocity unless acted upon by an external or unbalanced force”. Which of the following is an example of this law being used in sport?

a)

A soccer ball remains stationary on the field until it is kicked by a player.

b)

A basketball player dribbles the ball down the court.

c)

A swimmer changes direction by pushing off the wall.

d)

A runner increases speed by sprinting at the finish line.

16.

Fill in the blank: Inertia is the ________ of the body to change its state of motion.

a)

resistance

b)

tendency

c)

ability

d)

support

17.

The inertia of a moving object refers to:

a)

the tendency of the object to resist changes in its motion

b)

the speed at which the object moves

c)

the force applied to move the object

d)

the energy possessed by the object due to its motion

18.

Inertia: ________ is the reluctance or resistance of a body to change its state of motion.

a)

Inertia

b)

Velocity

c)

Force

d)

Momentum

19.

The inertia of a body depends on the ________ of the body. The bigger the mass, the greater the inertia.

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

temperature

d)

color

20.

Acceleration: Inertia is the resistance to ________.

a)

accelerate

b)

stop

c)

turn

d)

move

21.

Deceleration: Inertia is the resistance to ________ or stop when moving.

a)

decelerate

b)

accelerate

c)

rotate

d)

vibrate

22.

Change direction: Inertia is the resistance to ________ direction.

a)

change

b)

maintain

c)

increase

d)

reduce

23.

Force: The larger the inertia of a body, the greater the ________ required to change its state of motion.

a)

force

b)

distance

c)

speed

d)

energy

24.

What is Newton's 2nd Law of Motion, also known as the Law of Acceleration?

a)

The rate of change in momentum is proportional to the size of the force applied and acts in the same direction as the force applied.

b)

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

c)

An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by a force.

d)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

25.

Fill in the blank: Acceleration is the rate of change in ________.

a)

velocity

b)

distance

c)

mass

d)

time

26.

What is the formula for acceleration as described in Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

a)

Acceleration = (final velocity - initial velocity) / Time

b)

Acceleration = Force × Mass

c)

Acceleration = Mass / Force

d)

Acceleration = Distance / Time

27.

Newton's 2nd Law of Motion explains what happens to a sprinter in the starting blocks when they apply a greater force.

a)

The sprinter accelerates faster.

b)

The sprinter slows down.

c)

The sprinter remains stationary.

d)

The sprinter moves at a constant speed.

28.

Fill in the blank: Newton's 3rd Law of Motion states, "For every action force applied to a body there is an equal and opposite _______ force."

a)

reaction

b)

friction

c)

gravitational

d)

centripetal

29.

What is an action force?

a)

The force generated by the ground back to the athlete

b)

The force applied by an athlete to the ground or an object (e.g. ball)

c)

The force of gravity

d)

The force of friction

30.

What is a reaction force?

a)

The force applied by an athlete to the ground or an object

b)

The equal and opposite force generated by the ground/object back to the athlete

c)

The force of air resistance

d)

The force of magnetism

31.

A 100m sprinter will remain in the blocks until an external force large enough to overcome their ______ creates motion.

a)

inertia

b)

velocity

c)

momentum

d)

friction

32.

Apply Newton's 3 laws to a sprinter leaving the blocks from a stationary position. Fill in the blank: The greater the force applied by the sprinter, the greater the change in ______ and therefore acceleration out of the blocks.

a)

momentum

b)

distance

c)

friction

d)

energy

33.

Apply Newton's 3 laws to a sprinter leaving the blocks from a stationary position. When the sprinter applied the downwards and backwards action force into the blocks, the blocks will provide an equal and opposite upwards and forwards ______ force.

a)

reaction

b)

friction

c)

gravitational

d)

centripetal

34.

Newton's three Laws of motion can be applied to a rugby player kicking the ball from a stationary kicking tee in which of the following ways?

a)

They explain the forces involved in the kick, the ball's acceleration, and the reaction force on the player.

b)

They only describe the direction the ball travels after being kicked.

c)

They only apply to the movement of the player's leg, not the ball.

d)

They are not relevant to sports actions like kicking a rugby ball.

35.

Newton's First Law of Motion states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion unless acted upon by an external force. In volleyball, this law explains why the ball stays still until it is served or hit by a player. Which statement best summarizes this application?

a)

The volleyball remains stationary until a player serves or hits it, demonstrating Newton's First Law of Motion.

b)

The volleyball moves faster when hit harder, showing Newton's Second Law of Motion.

c)

The volleyball always returns to the server after being hit, illustrating Newton's Third Law of Motion.

d)

The volleyball changes direction on its own without any force applied, proving Newton's First Law of Motion.

36.

Newton's Second Law of Motion states that the force acting on an object is equal to its mass times its acceleration. In volleyball, this law explains how the force applied to the ball affects its speed and direction. Which of the following best summarizes this relationship?

a)

The force applied to the volleyball determines its acceleration and direction.

b)

The volleyball always moves in a straight line regardless of force.

c)

The mass of the volleyball does not affect its motion.

d)

The ball's speed is not influenced by the force applied.

37.

Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. How is this law demonstrated in the game of volleyball?

a)

When a player hits the ball, the ball pushes back with equal force, causing it to move in the opposite direction.

b)

The ball always moves in the same direction as the player's hand.

c)

The law is not applicable in volleyball.

d)

The ball moves faster because of gravity alone.

38.

Newton's 3 laws of motion are known as:

a)

Law of Inertia, Law of Acceleration, Law of Action-Reaction

b)

Law of Gravity, Law of Thermodynamics, Law of Conservation

c)

Law of Friction, Law of Magnetism, Law of Energy

d)

Law of Reflection, Law of Refraction, Law of Diffraction

39.

Newton's first law can be explained using which of the following sporting examples?

a)

A soccer ball remains at rest until kicked by a player.

b)

A basketball bouncing continuously on the court.

c)

A swimmer speeding up in the water.

d)

A runner changing direction quickly.

40.

Newton's third law of motion can be applied in Volleyball when:

a)

a player jumps and pushes against the ground

b)

the ball is stationary on the court

c)

the referee blows the whistle

d)

the net is set up before the game

41.

Newton's first law of motion states that:

a)

An object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion unless acted upon by an external force.

b)

Force equals mass times acceleration.

c)

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

d)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

42.

Newton's first law of motion can be applied to taking a penalty in football in which way?

a)

The ball remains at rest until kicked by the player.

b)

The ball changes direction on its own.

c)

The ball speeds up without any force applied.

d)

The ball stops in mid-air without any reason.

43.

Newton’s second law of motion states that:

a)

Force equals mass times acceleration (F = ma).

b)

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

c)

An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by a force.

d)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed.

44.

Newton's second law of motion can be applied to a sprinter setting off from the blocks by relating which of the following quantities?

a)

Force, mass, and acceleration

b)

Distance, time, and speed

c)

Energy, power, and work

d)

Velocity, displacement, and momentum

45.

Newton's third law of motion states that:

a)

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

b)

An object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by a force.

c)

Force equals mass times acceleration.

d)

Objects in motion remain in motion unless acted upon by a force.

46.

Newton's third law of motion can be applied to a high jumper taking off as:

a)

The ground pushes the jumper upwards with an equal and opposite force as the jumper pushes down on the ground.

b)

The jumper's mass increases as they take off.

c)

The jumper floats due to lack of gravity.

d)

The jumper's speed is unaffected by the force applied.

47.

What is the formula for Velocity?

a)

Velocity = Displacement / Time

b)

Velocity = Time / Displacement

c)

Velocity = Mass / Time

d)

Velocity = Force / Displacement

48.

What is the formula for Momentum?

a)

Momentum = Mass × Velocity

b)

Momentum = Mass + Velocity

c)

Momentum = Mass / Velocity

d)

Momentum = Mass - Velocity

49.

What is the formula for Acceleration?

a)

Acceleration = Change in Velocity / Time taken

b)

Acceleration = Force × Mass

c)

Acceleration = Distance / Time

d)

Acceleration = Velocity × Time

50.

What is the formula for Force?

a)

Force = Mass × Acceleration

b)

Force = Mass / Acceleration

c)

Force = Acceleration / Mass

d)

Force = Mass + Acceleration

51.

What is the definition of velocity?

a)

The rate of change in displacement (the shortest straight-line route between a start and finish position).

b)

The total distance traveled divided by the total time taken.

c)

The amount of matter in an object.

d)

The force acting on an object due to gravity.

52.

What is the formula for calculating velocity?

a)

Velocity (m/s) = Displacement (m) / Time Taken (s)

b)

Velocity (m/s) = Force (N) / Mass (kg)

c)

Velocity (m/s) = Acceleration (m/s²) × Time (s)

d)

Velocity (m/s) = Distance (m) × Time (s)

53.

What is the unit of measurement for velocity?

a)

meters/second (m/s)

b)

kilogram (kg)

c)

newton (N)

d)

second (s)

54.

Usain Bolt ran 100m in 9.58s. What was the average velocity throughout the race?

a)

10.44 m/s

b)

9.58 m/s

c)

12.00 m/s

d)

8.33 m/s

55.

What is the definition of momentum?

a)

The quantity of motion possessed by a moving body.

b)

The rate at which work is done.

c)

The force required to move an object.

d)

The distance traveled per unit time.

56.

What is the formula for calculating momentum?

a)

Momentum (kgm/s) = Mass (kg) x Velocity (m/s)

b)

Momentum (kgm/s) = Force (N) x Time (s)

c)

Momentum (kgm/s) = Mass (kg) / Velocity (m/s)

d)

Momentum (kgm/s) = Velocity (m/s) x Acceleration (m/s²)

57.

In what units is momentum measured?

a)

kilogram meters per second (kgm/s)

b)

newton meters (Nm)

c)

joules (J)

d)

meters per second (m/s)

58.

Usain Bolt has a mass of 94 kg and can run 100m in 9.58s. His velocity is 10.44m/s. What is his average momentum?

a)

981.36 kgm/s

b)

883.20 kgm/s

c)

1050.00 kgm/s

d)

940.00 kgm/s