According to Newton's First and Second Laws, which physical quantity determines a body's resistance to changes in its state of motion, such as acceleration or deceleration, when a force is applied?
6. Intro to Forces (Dynamics)
Newton's First & Second Laws
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When attempting to stop on a slippery road, the best action to take is:
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In the figure, a block slides along a path that is without friction. According to First Law, what will happen to the block after it leaves the end of the path?
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According to Newton's First and Second Laws, what happens when two objects of different masses experience the same net force?
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An apple of mass is held at rest above the ground and then released. What is the net force acting on the apple immediately after it is released?
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According to Newton's Second Law, which equation correctly expresses how to find the net force acting on an object of mass experiencing acceleration ?
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According to Newton's Second Law, what does it mean to say that force and acceleration have a direct relationship?
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A rocket is being launched straight up. Air resistance is not negligible. Which of the following best describes the net force acting on the rocket immediately after launch?
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According to Newton's First Law, what is the relationship between the mass of an object and its inertia ?
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If friction did not exist, which of the following statements would be true according to Newton's First Law?
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An object is acted upon by two vertical forces: one force of upward and another force of downward. Which of the following best describes the net force on the object?
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Which of the following best describes an unbalanced force according to Newton's First and Second Laws?
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Which of the following best describes how Newton's First and Second Laws explain the movement of objects and people in everyday life?
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In a game of tug of war, which condition must be met for the forces to be considered balanced?
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