Newton's Third Law

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According to Newton's second law, what is the equation for net force?

F(net) = ma (correct)

F(net) = mg

F = ma

F = mg

What is the force that is responsible for making objects move when it is unbalanced?

Friction

Gravity

Net force (correct)

Normal force

What is the equation for calculating the force of gravity?

F(net) = ma

F(g) = mg (correct)

F = mg

F = ma

Which force is responsible for keeping the box suspended in the air when it is attached to a rope and connected to the ceiling?

Tension Signup and view all the answers

What is the net force on the box when it is sitting on the ground and not accelerating?

Equal to zero Signup and view all the answers

What is the net force on the lift when it is accelerating downward?

Equal to the sum of the forces Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's second law, the net force on an object is equal to the product of its mass and acceleration. In the context of the text, what is the equation that represents Newton's second law?

$F(net) = m \times a$ Signup and view all the answers

What does the equation $a = \frac{F(net)}{m}$ represent in the context of the text?

The equation to calculate the acceleration of an object Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'tension force' refer to in the context of the text?

The force pulling an object upward Signup and view all the answers

When solving a system of equations, what can you do to turn them into one equation?

Add or subtract all the terms on each side of the equals sign Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of acceleration in the context of the text?

0.795 m/s^2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between net force, mass, and acceleration according to Newton's second law?

Net force is equal to the product of mass and acceleration Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's first law of motion, an object in motion will remain in motion, and an object at rest will remain at rest, unless acted upon by a force. Which of the following is the best definition of inertia?

The tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's first law of motion, to change the way something moves -- to give it acceleration -- you need a net force. Which of the following is the best definition of acceleration?

The change in an object's speed Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's first law of motion, an object with more mass will have more inertia. Which of the following is the best definition of mass?

The amount of matter in an object Signup and view all the answers

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