Motion and Forces Practice & Review

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What is Newton's 3rd Law of Motion?

Back

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

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NGSS.MS-PS2-1

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What does a distance-time graph show?

Back

It shows how far an object has traveled over time.

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What is the definition of velocity?

Back

Velocity is speed in a given direction.

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What happens to an object's acceleration if its mass increases?

Back

The acceleration decreases.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What does it mean if an object is at a constant speed?

Back

It means the object is moving the same distance in equal intervals of time.

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What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

Back

Speed is a scalar quantity (magnitude only), while velocity is a vector quantity (magnitude and direction).

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What does it mean if an object is stationary?

Back

It means the object is not moving and its position does not change over time.

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What is acceleration?

Back

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity over time.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is inertia?

Back

Inertia is the tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.