6. Intro to Forces (Dynamics)
Newton's First & Second Laws
- Multiple ChoiceA box of mass ma is placed on a frictionless table. It is connected by a string to a hanging mass mb, as shown in the figure. The mass of the string can be neglected. The pulley is frictionless and has a negligible mass. What is the relative value of the acceleration of the masses?655views
- Multiple ChoiceA rock is in space, far from any planets, stars or black holes. It is moving in a straight line at a constant relative to our sun. What total force is required to keep it moving that fast?2031views
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According to Newton's First and Second Laws, current flows through a circuit and all of the bulbs are lit only when the switch is in which position?
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According to Newton's First and Second Laws, when a vehicle experiences pitch (such as during acceleration or braking), in which direction does the vehicle's weight shift relative to the vehicle?
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A block of mass is attached to a horizontal spring with spring constant on a frictionless surface. The block is pulled a distance from equilibrium and released from rest. What is the acceleration of the block as it passes through its equilibrium position?
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According to Newton's second law, when an unbalanced force acts on an object, what happens to the object?
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If the time it took for to complete one rotation around its axis increased, which of the following would most likely occur?
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If the same force is applied to two different pairs of pliers, one with a longer handle and one with a shorter handle, which statement best describes the resulting acceleration of the pliers assuming equal mass?
230views - Multiple ChoiceAccording to Newton’s second law, how does an object’s acceleration depend on the net force acting on it (for constant mass )?89views
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Which of the following best explains why a seesaw is considered a first class lever according to laws?
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According to Newton's First Law, what happens to a box if equal and opposite forces act on it at the same time?
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A block is initially held at position on a frictionless horizontal surface and then released from rest. According to Newton's First and Second Laws, after the block is released from , it will:
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According to Newton's First and Second Laws, which type of force will cause a change in an object's motion?
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When Marie pushes her desk to the right, friction between the floor and the desk acts toward which direction?
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According to Newton's First Law, when you change directions or speed too rapidly, the inertia of the vehicle will cause it to become:
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