Physical Science: Newton's Laws of Motion

Question 1

Which equation expresses Newton's 2nd Law?

Accepted Answer

F = ma

Question 2

Which law states that objects exert an equal and opposite force on each other?

Accepted Answer

Newton's 3rd Law

Question 3

What is another name for Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

Accepted Answer

Law of Inertia

Question 4

T/F: Newton's 1st Law means that a table will not move unless a force is applied to it.

Accepted Answer

TRUE

Question 5

Which law states an object at rest stays at rest unless it experiences an unbalanced force?

Accepted Answer

Newton's 1st Law

Question 6

Which law states, acceleration depends on an object's mass & the amount of force applied to it?

Accepted Answer

Newton's 2nd Law

Question 7

Newton's 3rd Law can be summarized as:

Accepted Answer

all forces act in pairs

Question 8

Which scientist developed three laws to explain the relationship between force and motion?

Accepted Answer

Sir Isaac Newton

Question 9

The 1st law also states: an object in motion stays in motion at the same velocity unless _____.

Accepted Answer

it experiences an unbalanced force

Question 10

What term describes the tendency of all objects to resist a change in motion?

Accepted Answer

inertia

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