Newton's First Law of Motion

A change in an object's position is called ______.

• Speed
• Motion
• Velocity
• Friction

If an object has a kinetic energy, it must be _____.

• at rest
• in motion

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

____ is energy possessed by an object due to its motion or movement.

• thermal energy
• potential energy
• kinetic energy
• solar energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-1

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

If an external force is applied, the velocity will change because of the force.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

The tendency of an object to resist change in motion.

• Force
• Motion
• Friction
• Inertia

Objects with more mass or heavier have LESS inertia.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

Lighter objects have LESSER inertia than heavier objects.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

____ is a force that occurs when an object rubs against another object.

• Motion
• Friction
• Velocity
• Speed

Friction can make a moving object slow down or stop.

• True
• False

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

_____ is an object’s speed in a given direction.

• Friction
• Motion
• Speed
• Velocity