AnswersPhysics IIntroduction to Forces

Pretest Answers

7 verified answers1 views
1
Free Preview

A ball is falling at terminal velocity. Terminal velocity occurs when the ball is in equilibrium and the forces are balanced. Which free body diagram shows the ball falling at terminal velocity?

A
Image with description A free body diagram with 2 forces: the first pointing downward labeled F Subscript g Baseline 20 N and the second pointing upward labeled F Subscript air Baseline 20 N.
B
Image with description A free body diagram with one force pointing downward labeled F Subscript g Baseline 20 N.
C
Image with description A free body diagram with 2 forces: the first pointing downward labeled F Subscript g Baseline 20 N and the second pointing upward labeled F Subscript air Baseline 30 N.
D
Image with description A free body diagram with 2 forces. The first pointing downward labeled F Subscript g Baseline 20 N and the second pointing upward labeled F Subscript air Baseline 5 N.
3
Free Preview

What is the purpose of a free body diagram?

A
to show the velocity of an object
B
to show the acceleration of an object
C
to show the direction of motion vectors of an object
D
to show the forces acting on an object
5

A moving object is in equilibrium. Which best describes the motion of the object if no forces change?

A
It will speed up and then slow down.
B
It will change directions.
C
It will maintain its state of motion.
D
It will slow down and stop.
7

Which describes a positive or negative net force acting on an object? Choose four correct answers.

A
It can cause an object to change directions.
B
It can cause an object to start moving.
C
It can cause an object to accelerate.
D
It can cause an object at rest to remain at rest.
E
It can cause an object to stop moving.

Did you find these answers helpful?

Pretest Answers — Physics I