12 Questions
Which of the following is an example of a force?
Gravity
Which of the following best describes what happens when two objects with the same mass collide?
It depends on how fast they are moving
Which of the following best describes what happens when an object is at rest?
There are no forces acting on it
An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
True
The force of gravity between two objects decreases as the distance between them increases.
True
Friction is a force that always opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.
True
What is Newton's first law of motion?
An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.
What is the difference between balanced and unbalanced forces?
Balanced forces are equal in size and opposite in direction, while unbalanced forces are not equal and cause a change in motion.
How do forces affect motion?
Forces can cause a change in motion, such as speeding up, slowing down, or changing direction.
______ is the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion.
Inertia
Gravity is an example of a ______.
Force
An unbalanced force can cause an object to ______.
Accelerate
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