AP Physics 1 & Physics 1 Newton's Laws Chapters Definitions

Question 1

Which of Newton's laws is called the Law of Inertia?

Accepted Answer

1st Law

Question 2

On a level surface, what quantity is equal to the weight but in the opposite direction?

Accepted Answer

Normal Force

Question 3

Which of Newton's Laws explains that forces come in equal pairs?

Accepted Answer

3rd Law

Question 4

What is equal to the amount of matter in an object?

Accepted Answer

Mass

Question 5

What is the fastest speed that an object falls (when air resistance is a factor)?

Accepted Answer

Terminal Velocity

Question 6

Which of Newton's Laws explains the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

Accepted Answer

2nd Law

Question 7

What quantity is defined as the force of gravity?

Accepted Answer

Weight

Question 8

What force always opposes the motion of an object sliding on a surface?

Accepted Answer

Frictional Force

Question 9

What is the support force exerted by a surface, when an object rests on a surface?

Accepted Answer

Normal Force

Question 10

What force is in the opposite direction of an object falling?

Accepted Answer

Air Resistance

Question 11

What quantity tells the relative amount of friction between 2 surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Coefficient of Friction

Question 12

Which of Newton's Laws is F=ma?

Accepted Answer

2nd Law

Question 13

What is equal to the ratio between frictional force and normal force?

Accepted Answer

Coefficient of Friction

Question 14

Which of Newton's laws explains there is an equal and opposite reaction for every action?

Accepted Answer

3rd Law

Questions 14