Unit 2 Laws of Motion Test
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Gravity is a
Gravity is a
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If an equal force acts on each of the following objects, which will have the GREATEST acceleration?
If an equal force acts on each of the following objects, which will have the GREATEST acceleration?
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Inertia explains why
Inertia explains why
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An object is accelerated when it is acted on by
An object is accelerated when it is acted on by
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In which situation are the forces operating on an object unbalanced?
In which situation are the forces operating on an object unbalanced?
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Which of the following is NOT a force?
Which of the following is NOT a force?
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Newton's first law of motion states that an object's motion will not change unless
Newton's first law of motion states that an object's motion will not change unless
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Overcoming an object's inertia always requires a(n)
Overcoming an object's inertia always requires a(n)
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It is more difficult to start a 50-kg box sliding across the floor than a 5-kg box because the 50-kg box has greater
It is more difficult to start a 50-kg box sliding across the floor than a 5-kg box because the 50-kg box has greater
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An object's velocity will not change unless it is acted on by a(n)
An object's velocity will not change unless it is acted on by a(n)
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Which force slows a skateboard when a skateboarder puts a foot down to brake?
Which force slows a skateboard when a skateboarder puts a foot down to brake?
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If two arm wrestlers exert a force on each other's hands, and the hands don't move, the forces must be
If two arm wrestlers exert a force on each other's hands, and the hands don't move, the forces must be
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The first law of motion says that an object at rest will remain at rest unless...
The first law of motion says that an object at rest will remain at rest unless...
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According to the third law of motion, for every action there is...
According to the third law of motion, for every action there is...
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If one car moves ahead of another car that is traveling in the same direction, do the cars have the same velocity?
If one car moves ahead of another car that is traveling in the same direction, do the cars have the same velocity?
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Do two skaters traveling in different directions at the same speed have the same velocity?
Do two skaters traveling in different directions at the same speed have the same velocity?
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A pull or push that acts on an object is called a(n)
A pull or push that acts on an object is called a(n)
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_________________ is the pull that all objects exert on each other.
_________________ is the pull that all objects exert on each other.