Mechanics - Laws of Motion - SS2 Physics Past Questions and Answers - page 1
Which of Newton's laws of motion explains the concept of inertia?
Newton's First Law
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Newton's Second Law
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Newton's Third Law
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None of the above
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According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to:
Its velocity
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Its mass
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Its displacement
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Its position
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Newton's Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite:
Reaction
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Force
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Acceleration
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Momentum
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Which of the following is an example of Newton's First Law of Motion?
A soccer ball being kicked
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A car accelerating from rest
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A book sliding on a table and eventually coming to a stop
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A rocket launching into space
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According to Newton's Third Law of Motion, if you push against a wall with a force of 50 N, the wall pushes back on you with a force of:
50 N
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0 N
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25 N
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It depends on the mass of the wall
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Which of Newton's laws of motion explains the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?
Newton's First Law
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Newton's Second Law
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Newton's Third Law
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All of the above
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When a person jumps off a diving board, they push against the board (action) and the board pushes back, propelling them into the air. This is an example of:
Newton's First Law
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Newton's Second Law
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Newton's Third Law
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None of the above
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Which law of motion is related to the conservation of momentum?
Newton's First Law
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Newton's Second Law
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Newton's Third Law
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None of the above
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According to Newton's Second Law, the acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to:
Its velocity
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Its mass
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Its displacement
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Its position
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A rocket accelerates into space by expelling gases in the opposite direction of its desired motion. This is an example of:
Newton's First Law
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Newton's Second Law
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Newton's Third Law
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None of the above
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