Newton's First Law Quiz

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According to Newton's First Law, if the net force on a body is zero, its velocity will not change.

  • Not mentioned
  • False
  • True (correct)
  • Depends on the situation

According to Newton's First Law, an unbalanced force on a body will always impact the object's speed.

  • True
  • False (correct)
  • Not mentioned
  • Depends on the situation

According to Newton's First Law, the reason why initially moving objects tend to come to rest in our everyday life is because they are being acted on by unbalanced forces.

  • Depends on the situation
  • True
  • False (correct)
  • Not mentioned

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

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

In the example of the ice skater holding onto a rope, what effect does the inward force from the rope have on the skater's speed?

<p>It has no effect on the skater's speed (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why initially moving objects tend to come to rest in our everyday life?

<p>Friction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is the reason why objects eventually stop moving in water?

<p>The resistance of the water (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the effect of an unbalanced force on an object's direction?

<p>It can change the object's direction under certain circumstances (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of friction in everyday life?

<p>To slow down objects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main reason why objects don't continue to move forever in everyday life?

<p>The friction with actual surfaces (A)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's First Law, what happens to an object's speed when there is an unbalanced force acting on it?

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

According to Newton's First Law, why do initially moving objects tend to come to rest in our everyday life?

<p>Because of friction (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

What effect does an unbalanced force have on an object's speed and direction?

<p>It always impacts speed but not direction (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why initially moving objects tend to come to rest in our everyday life?

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

What is the main reason why objects eventually stop moving in water?

<p>The resistance of the water itself (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of friction in everyday life?

<p>To decelerate objects (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens when an unbalanced force is applied to an object in the same direction as its motion?

<p>The object's direction may or may not change (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the text say about the effect of an unbalanced force on an object's direction?

<p>An unbalanced force can change the object's direction in some circumstances (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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