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The law of universal gravitation states that any two objects in the universe, without exception,

A
attract each other.
B
repel each other.
C
combine to provide a balanced force.
D
create friction.
4

What allows us to stand upright and keeps us from falling through the ground?

A
While gravitational force pulls us down, the opposing force from the ground pushes up and balances out the two forces
B
The force of gravity is stronger than the force of the ground pushing up on us
C
While gravitational force pulls us down, the ground is pulling us down too
D
The force of the ground pushing up on us is stronger than the force of gravity
5

Gravitational force is affected by:

A
mass
B
weight
C
distance
D
both a and c
6

Astronauts in orbit are not truly weightless.

A
T
B
F
7

Newton’s second law of motion states that force equals mass

A
plus
B
minus
C
divided by
D
times
8

How does the force of gravity on Jupiter compare to the force of gravity on Earth?

A
It is the same
B
It is weaker
C
It is stronger
D
There is no gravity on Jupiter
9

A boy is pushing forward on a crate with a force of 100 newtons. The reaction force is

A
the crate pushing back on the boy with a force of 100 newtons.
B
the crate moving forward at a constant rate.
C
the crate remaining at rest with a weight of 100 newtons.
D
the crate accelerating 10 m/s2 forward.
11

If gravity did not affect the path of a horizontally thrown ball, the ball would ____.

A
go straight up
B
travel horizontally
C
fall straight down
D
follow a curved path
12

According to Newton’s third law of motion, a reaction force between two objects is

A
equal to
B
greater than
C
less than
13

Forces always act alone.

A
T
B
F
14

A net force of 100 N is moving a mass with an acceleration of 5 m/s2. What is the mass of the object?

A
0.05 kg
B
20 kg
C
95 kg
D
500 kg
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Why does a car move forward while traveling on a road, even though its wheels are equipped to spin backwards?

A
The force of the road is greater than the force of the tires
B
The reaction force of the road pushes the wheels forward
C
The force of the tires overcomes the force of the road
D
The wheels only appear to spin backwards
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When a flying bug hits a moving train, no effect is observed on the train because___________.

A
the train is moving
B
the force is perpendicular to the motion of the train
C
the force is balanced
D
The train is much more massive than the bug
17

A rocket launching is an example of Newton's ______ law.

A
first
B
second
C
third
D
fourth
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When a ball bounces off a wall, the net force on the ball is zero because of action and reaction forces.

A
T
B
F

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