Newton's Second Law Quiz
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What is the equation for Newton's second law of motion?

  • $F = m + a$
  • $F = m/a$
  • $F = ma$ (correct)
  • $F = m - a$
  • What are the units for measuring acceleration?

  • Kilograms (Kg)
  • Newtons (N)
  • Meters per second (m/s)
  • Meters per second squared (m/s^{2}) (correct)
  • What is the unit of measurement for the net force acting on an object?

  • Kilograms (Kg)
  • Newtons (N) (correct)
  • Meters per second squared (m/s^{2})
  • Meters per second (m/s)
  • According to Newton's second law of motion, what happens to an object when the net force acting on it is not equal to zero?

    <p>The object moves in a constant acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Newton find the net force to be directly proportional to?

    <p>The change in momentum over a period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is momentum defined as?

    <p>The product of an object's mass and velocity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Newton conclude the net force equals?

    <p>The object's mass multiplied by the change in the object's velocity over time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the mathematical expression for Newton's second law?

    <p>$F_{net} = ma$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the experiment with the linear air track, what was the observed relationship between net force and acceleration?

    <p>The ratio of net force to acceleration was constant and equal to 10</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the acceleration of an object if the net force acting on it is doubled while keeping the mass constant?

    <p>The acceleration doubles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    If the mass of an object is doubled while keeping the net force constant, what happens to the acceleration?

    <p>The acceleration is halved</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the formula to calculate acceleration using Newton's second law?

    <p>$a = \frac{F_{net}}{m}$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the slope of the graph of net force versus acceleration represent in the linear air track experiment?

    <p>The mass of the object</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the experiment with wind-up cars, what effect does friction have on the acceleration of the cars?

    <p>Friction reduces the net force and slows down the acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What conclusion can be drawn from the experiment with wind-up cars when one car has a weight attached to it?

    <p>The car with the weight moves slower due to increased resistance from friction</p> Signup and view all the answers

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