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What happens to a body in motion according to the first law?
it slows down automatically
it remains in motion unless acted on by a force
it stops without a force
it speeds up over time
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Newton’s first law is also known as:
the law of gravity
the law of motion
the law of thermodynamics
the law of inertia
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In newtons second law, what does ‘a’ represent in the formula F=ma?
amount of matter
area
angle
acceleration
4
The force of a book on a table is not matched by the table pushing back.
False
True
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What does the study of physics focus on?
structure of matter and interactions in the universe
elements and compounds
mind and behavior
ecosystems and organisms
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Which of the following best describes the meaning of the word “physics“ based on its Greek origin?
study of celestial bodies
study of behavior and thought
study of natural phenomena
study of living organisms
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Physics is only concerned with large-scale (macroscopic) systems.
False
True
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Which law explains why a ballon car moves forward when air rushes out?
newton’s second law
newtons first law
law of thermodynamics
newtons third law
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Newtons laws are the foundation of classical mechanic.
True
False
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Newton’s third law only applies to stationary object.
False
True
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what does Newton’s third law state?
for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
gravity is a constant
energy is never created or destroyed
force equals mass times velocity
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Which scientist originally formulated the idea of inertia?
einstein
newton
galileo
tesla
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Who is known as the “Father of Physics”?
galileo galilei
issac newton
albert einstein
stephen hawking
