Newton's First Law Quiz

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What is the reason objects eventually stop moving when pushed in water?

  • The force of gravity
  • The friction with actual surfaces
  • The lack of current in the pool
  • The resistance of the water (correct)

What can slow down an object's motion in everyday life, according to the text?

  • Friction with actual surfaces (correct)
  • The force of gravity
  • Lack of current in the pool
  • Air resistance

Will an unbalanced force always change the direction of an object?

  • No (correct)
  • Only if the object is in water
  • Yes
  • Only if the force is applied for a long time

What is the main reason why objects don't continue moving indefinitely in everyday life?

<p>Friction with actual surfaces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's First Law, if the net force on a body is zero, what will happen to its velocity?

<p>Its velocity will not change. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's First Law, what will an unbalanced force on a body always impact?

<p>The object's speed. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do initially moving objects tend to come to rest in our everyday life?

<p>Because they are being acted on by unbalanced forces. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the key word that makes the statement 'An unbalanced force on a body will always impact the object's velocity' false?

<p>speed (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the example of the ice skater holding onto a rope, what does the inward force from the rope pulling on the skater impact?

<p>direction (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why do initially moving objects tend to come to rest in our everyday life?

<p>They are being acted on by unbalanced forces (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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