Newton’s Second Law (well mostly!)

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Physics
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9th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does inertia act on an object that is moving in a circle?
It directs the object to the center of the curve.
It causes the object to speed up as it turns.
It causes the object to move along a straight path.
It causes the object to continue to spin
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A ball held in a person’s hand does not move even though gravity is acting on it because———.
The force of gravity creates a net unbalanced force.
The force of gravity is not strong enough to move the ball.
The force of gravity is balanced by the upward force exerted by the hand.
The force of gravity is less than the force exerted by the hand.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
According the Newton’s second law of motion, which equation determines the acceleration of an object?
a = F/m
a = m/F
N = m/a
a = m x F
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Only ——— forces change an object’s velocity.
Strong
Unbalanced
Net
Balanced
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Calculate the acceleration of an object with a mass of 2kg and a force of 30N acting on it.
15 m/s2
60 m/s2
30N
32 kg
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which is NOT a way an unbalanced force can affect the motion of an object.
Change its speed
Remain at constant speed in a straight line
Change its direction
Change its speed and direction
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What happens to the speed of an object if the net force is opposite the direction of motion?
The object speeds up.
The object slows down.
No change because it’s a balanced force.
The object does not accelerate.
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