Newton's Laws Review

Front

Which term refers to the resistance to start or stop movement?

Back

Inertia

Front

Which of Newton's laws is built around the idea that every action has an equal and opposite reaction?

Back

3rd

Front

Which of Newton's laws is also referred to as the Law of Inertia?

Back

1st

Front

What formula is used in Newton's second law? Options: F = M / A, F = M x A, F = M - A, F = M + A

Back

F = M x A

Front

What unit do scientists use to measure force?

Back

Newtons

Front

When a bus suddenly comes to a stop and passengers jerk forward, which of Newton's laws does this illustrate?

Back

1st

Front

Which term refers to the combination of all forces?

Back

Net force

Front

Why is it difficult to catch a bowling ball?

Back

A bowling ball has a lot of inertia due to its mass meaning it has more resistance to stop moving.

Front

Fill in the blank. Newton’s 1st Law of Motion states: “An object at rest will stay at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted up by ___________________ force.”

Back

an unbalanced

Front

Why is running with books in your back up more difficult than running with an empty backpack?

Back

The inertia of the books moving around in the backpack make it difficult to run.