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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 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
6

Which would be represented by FN on a force diagram?

A
Northern Force
B
Newton Force
C
Normal Force
D
Negative Force
7

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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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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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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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”
14

How is speed calculated?

A
multiply velocity by displacement
B
divide velocity by displacement
C
multiply distance by time
D
divide distance by time
16

Which example best represents balanced forces?

A
an elevator stopped on the third floor
B
a basketball shot into a hoop
C
a sled sliding down a snowy hill
D
a tow truck pulling a car out of a ditch
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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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