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</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</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</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</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</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of friction in everyday life?

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

    What is the role of friction in everyday life?

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

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