Quiz for:
Understanding Newton's Laws of Motion

Question 1

What is inertia as described in Newton's first law of motion?

Question 2

Which step is essential in creating a free body diagram?

Question 3

In the elevator example, how is the acceleration calculated when the lift is released?

Question 4

What formula is used to calculate the weight of an object due to gravity?

Question 5

How does the force of gravity affect a 5 kg ball on Earth?

Question 6

What characteristic defines tension force in a rope or cable?

Question 7

What do free body diagrams help to visualize?

Question 8

How do balanced and unbalanced forces affect an object?

Question 9

Which of the following is considered a measure of an object's inertia?

Question 10

How does the normal force relate to the surface on which an object rests?

Question 11

How is the force of friction on a hockey puck moving on a frictionless surface?

Question 12

What real-life example illustrates Newton's third law of motion?

Question 13

According to Newton's second law, how is net force related to mass and acceleration?

Question 14

What ensures an object's velocity remains constant even when in motion?

Question 15

What condition is necessary for an object to be in equilibrium?