Physics Quiz: Newton's Laws of Motion

What is Newton's first law of motion also known as?

• Law of Inertia

• Law of Acceleration

• Law of Action and Reaction

• Law of Gravity

According to Newton's second law, what is the equation for net force?

• F(net) = ma

• F(net) = mg

• F(net) = a

• F(net) = m

What is the force that is always perpendicular to the surface an object is resting on?

• Gravitational Force

• Frictional Force

• Tension Force

• Normal Force

In a free body diagram, what does an arrow pointing down represent?

• Force of Gravity

• Frictional Force

• Normal Force

• Tension Force

What is the equation for acceleration when calculating the net force on a system?

• a = F(net) / m

• a = F(net) - m

• a = F(net) + m

• a = F(net) * m

What is the unit used to measure weight in physics?

• Meters

• Kilograms

• Pounds

• Newtons

What is the value of acceleration when a lift with a total mass of 1000 kg is controlled by a counterweight of 850 kg?

• 0.5 m/s^2

• 1.0 m/s^2

• 1.5 m/s^2

• 0.795 m/s^2

What is the force that keeps a rope taut when pulling an object?

• Gravitational Force

• Normal Force

• Tension Force

• Frictional Force

In a system of equations for a lift and counterweight, what is the unknown value being solved for?

• Acceleration

• Mass of the Lift

• Tension Force

• Gravity

What is the force that allows a reindeer to pull a sleigh forward despite the equal and opposite reaction force from the sleigh?

• Frictional Force

• Tension Force

• Normal Force

• Ground Reaction Force