Understanding Newton's Laws of Motion

Who published the three laws of motion in 1687?

• Isaac Newton

• Nikola Tesla

• Albert Einstein

• Galileo Galilei

What does Newton's First Law state about an object at rest?

• It will disappear

• It will accelerate

• It remains at rest

• It will move at constant velocity

Which object has more inertia, a bowling ball or a beach ball?

• None

• Both the same

• Bowling ball

• Beach ball

What is the formula for net force according to Newton's Second Law?

• F(net) = am

• F(net) = m/a

• F(net) = a/m

• F(net) = ma

What happens to the puck on frictionless ice when pushed?

• It stays still

• It vanishes

• It decelerates

• It accelerates

What is the acceleration due to gravity (small g) in m/s^2?

• 9.81

• 8.81

• 10.81

• 11.81

What unit is used to measure force in honor of Isaac Newton?

• Newtons

• Meters

• Grams

• Kilograms

What does Newton's Third Law imply about forces?

• They are unequal

• They do not interact

• They are always zero

• They are equal and opposite

What does the normal force depend on?

• The surface it is resting on

• The shape of the object

• The color of the object

• The temperature

How does a reindeer manage to pull a sleigh forward?

• By breaking the laws of physics

• By pushing backward on the ground

• By pulling harder than the sleigh

• By magic