21 Questions
What type of quantity has both size and direction?
Vector
What is the result of adding forces acting in the same direction?
Addition of forces
What is the SI unit for acceleration?
m/s2
What happens to an object when the resultant force is 0 N?
It remains stationary or continues moving at the same velocity
What is the rate of change of velocity?
Acceleration
What is the term for slowing down?
Deceleration
What happens to an object when the resultant force is not 0 N?
It accelerates in the direction of the resultant force
What is the quantity that has only size (magnitude)?
Scalar
What are the components into which resultant forces can be resolved?
Horizontal and vertical
What is Newton's Third Law?
Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
What is calculated using final velocity minus initial velocity?
Change in velocity
What is true about scalars?
They involve quantities like distance and energy
If you add forces acting in the same direction, what is the result?
Increased velocity
What effect does a resultant force of 0 N have on a stationary object?
It will remain stationary
When does acceleration occur?
From a change in velocity
Which law states that an object's motion will not change unless acted upon by an unbalanced force?
Newton's First Law
What is the SI unit for acceleration?
m^2/s^2
In what situation will an object in motion continue moving at the same velocity?
When the resultant force is 0 N
What is the key characteristic of vectors?
They have size and direction
What will happen to a stationary object when the resultant force is not 0 N?
It will accelerate in the direction of the resultant force
Which term is used for negative acceleration or slowing down?
Deceleration
Test your knowledge on scalars, vectors, and Newton's Laws with this quiz. Learn about quantities with size and direction, resolving resultant forces, and applying Newton's three laws of motion.
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