Lab: Motion — Unit test Answers

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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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Which refers to the sum of all the forces that act upon an object?

A
absolute force
B
net force
C
positive force
D
balanced force
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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 force best represents Fg?

A
A weight lifter is pushing a barbell upward with a force of 90 N.
B
The weight of a barbell acting on a weight lifter is 80 N.
C
The amount of upward force of a table on a box is 25 N.
D
A box on a rough table has difficulty sliding past 25 N of force.

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