Newton's Second Law Practice Problems

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    How much force is required to accelerate a 12kg mass at 5m/s/s ?

    • 120N
    • 60N
    • 2.4N
    • 0.42N
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This quiz focuses on applying Newton's Second Law of Motion through a series of practical problems. Students calculate force, mass, and acceleration, enhancing their understanding and problem-solving skills in physics.

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  • 2. 

     Given a force of 12N and an acceleration of 4m/s/s , what is the mass? 

    • 48N

    • 3kg

    • 4N

    • 48kg

    Correct Answer
    A. 3kg
    Explanation
    M = f/a
    M = 12N / 4m/s/s

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  • 3. 

    How much force is required to accelerate a 5kg mass at 20m/s/s ?

    • 100N

    • 4N

    • 5N

    • 200N

    Correct Answer
    A. 100N
    Explanation
    f = ma
    f = 5kg x 20m/s/s

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  • 4. 

    What is the acceleration of a 5kg mass pushed by a 10N force? 

    • 50m/s/s

    • 2m/s/s

    • 0.5m/s/s

    • 500m/s/s

    Correct Answer
    A. 2m/s/s
    Explanation
    a = f/m
    a = 10N / 5kg

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  • 5. 

    How much force is required to accelerate a 2kg mass at 3 m/s/s ?

    • 1.5N

    • 1.5kg

    • 6N

    • 6m/s/s

    Correct Answer
    A. 6N
    Explanation
    F = ma
    F = 2kg x 3m/s/s

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  • 6. 

    Given a force of 10N and an acceleration of 5m/s2 . What is the mass? 

    • 2N

    • 2kg

    • 0/5kg

    • 50kg

    Correct Answer
    A. 2kg
    Explanation
    m = f/a
    m =10N / 5m/s/s

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  • 7. 

     What is the acceleration of a 10kg mass pushed by a 5N force? 

    • 50m/s/s

    • 0.5m/s/s

    • 20m/s/s

    • 2m/s/s

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.5m/s/s
    Explanation
    a = f/m
    a = 5N / 10kg

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