Newton's Laws versions 2 Summative Assessment

Which of the following fields was Sir Isaac Newton NOT known for?

• Physics

• Mathematics

• Literature

• Astronomy

Which of the following laws is associated with Sir Isaac Newton?

• Laws of Thermodynamics

• Laws of Gravity

• Laws of Motion

• Laws of Electricity

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What does the Law of Inertia state about an object at rest?

• It will start moving on its own.

• It will stay at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

• It will change direction.

• It will increase in speed.

According to the Law of Inertia, what happens to an object in motion?

• It will stop immediately.

• It will stay in motion unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

• It will move in a circular path.

• It will slow down on its own.

What is the tendency of an object to keep doing what it is already doing called?

• Momentum

• Inertia

• Gravity

• Friction

What principle explains why dishes stay on the table when a tablecloth is pulled quickly from underneath them?

• Gravity

• Inertia

• Friction

• Momentum

How do seatbelts help during a car collision?

• They increase the speed of the car.

• They make passengers one with the car.

• They reduce the weight of the passengers.

• They stop the car from moving.

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What happens when an unbalanced force acts on the car to stop it?

• It only affects the car.

• It acts on the passengers too.

• It increases the car's speed.

• It has no effect on the passengers.

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According to the Law of Force, what two factors determine the acceleration of an object?

• Mass and net force

• Speed and velocity

• Distance and time

• Energy and power

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What does reducing an object's mass do according to Newton's 2nd law?

• It decreases acceleration

• It increases acceleration

• It has no effect on acceleration

• It increases the net force

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