Physics Midterm TEST 2024

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What is the net force acting on an object at rest?

Back

0 N

Front

Newton's 2nd Law is the law of _____________.

Back

acceleration

Front

Does gravity pull all objects with the same force?

Back

False

Front

If a 40 N object is moving steadily at 4 m/s with a forward push of 3 N, what can be concluded?

Back

The net force is zero.

Front

What is the aim of physics?

Back

To describe the fundamental aspects of the universe.

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What is the formula for Newton's 2nd Law?

Back

F = ma (Force = mass × acceleration)

Front

What does inertia refer to in physics?

Back

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its state of motion.

Front

What is the unit of force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Back

Newton (N)

Front

What is the relationship between mass and weight?

Back

Weight is the force exerted by gravity on an object, calculated as weight = mass × gravity.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.