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Which statement correctly describes gravity?

A
an attractive force that acts between all objects through contact
B
an attractive force that acts between all objects without contact
C
a repulsive force that acts between all objects through contact
D
a repulsive force that acts between all objects without contact
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A skydiver falls toward the ground at a constant velocity. Which statement best applies Newton’s laws of motion to explain the skydiver’s motion?

A
An upward force balances the downward force of gravity on the skydiver.
B
The skydiver’s inertia is zero, which no longer allows for acceleration.
C
An unbalanced force pulls the skydiver toward the ground.
D
The mass of the skydiver is so great that there is no acceleration.
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Which describes what a velocity/time graph would look like with no acceleration?

A
curved line on a upward slope
B
straight line on a downward slope
C
straight line with zero slope
D
curved line on a downward slope
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Which does a reference point provide?

A
a position from which to measure future distance
B
a set of standard units for measuring displacement
C
a standard method for evaluating variables
D
a method for determining the speed of an object
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Newton’s first law of motion was a giant leap forward in scientific thought during Newton’s time. Even today, the idea is sometimes difficult at first for people to understand.

A
A rolling ball eventually slows down and comes to a stop.
B
A wagon must be pushed before it begins to move.
C
The heavier the load in a cart, the harder the cart is to turn.
D
A box does not move when pushed equally from opposite sides.
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The graph shows two runners participating in a race.

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A
Daniela had a 5 meter head start, and Leonard caught up to her at 25 meters.
B
Daniela ran faster than Leonard through the entire race.
C
Daniela gave Leonard a 5 meter head start and caught up to him at 25 meters.
D
Daniela ran slower than Leonard, but she went faster at the end.
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Hunter’s velocity was 4.5 m/s. At the end of his race, his velocity was the same. Which best describes his movement?

A
His movement stopped.
B
His acceleration is zero.
C
His time was constant.
D
His acceleration was positive.
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How is speed calculated?

A
multiply velocity by displacement
B
divide velocity by displacement
C
multiply distance by time
D
divide distance by time
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Which force keeps molecules in a fluid together?

A
weak
B
electromagnetic
C
strong
D
nuclear
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An object in projectile motion will follow which path?

A
curved up from the ground
B
curved down toward the ground
C
straight down toward the ground
D
straight up from the ground
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When discussing Newton’s laws of motion, which terms do people most likely use when talking about Newton’s third law of motion?

A
“force” and “acceleration”
B
“inertia” and “force”
C
“action” and “reaction”
D
“mass” and “inertia”

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