Do You Know Newton's Second Law Of Motion? Trivia Quiz

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    What is the formula for Newton's second law of motion?

    • F=ma
    • F=mph
    • F=d/t
    • F=ml
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Welcome to the "Newton's Second Law of Motion Quiz," a stimulating challenge designed to test and enhance your understanding of one of the fundamental principles of physics. This quiz will dive deep into how forces affect the motion of various objects across different contexts and scenarios. Each question is crafted to not only test your theoretical knowledge but also to apply these principles in practical situations.

Perfect for students, educators, or anyone with a keen interest in physics, this quiz offers a comprehensive review of Newton's Second Law. Whether you are revising for an exam, teaching a class, or just curious about physics, our quiz provides a fun and educational way to learn about the dynamics of motion and force. Get ready to accelerate your learning with our engaging Newton's Second Law of Motion Quiz!

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  • 2. 

    Gravity near Earth’s surface causes falling objects to accelerate at a rate of 9.8 m/s2.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    The statement is true because gravity on Earth does indeed cause falling objects to accelerate at a rate of 9.8 m/s^2. This acceleration is commonly referred to as the acceleration due to gravity and is the same for all objects regardless of their mass. It means that for every second an object falls, its velocity increases by 9.8 meters per second. This constant acceleration is a fundamental concept in physics and is an important factor in understanding the motion of objects in free fall.

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  • 3. 

    How much force is needed to accelerate a 200 kg motorcycle at 4 m/s2?

    • 600 N

    • 800 N

    • 10000 N

    • 12000 N

    Correct Answer
    A. 800 N
    Explanation
    To calculate the force needed to accelerate an object, we can use the formula F = m * a, where F is the force, m is the mass, and a is the acceleration. In this case, the mass of the motorcycle is given as 200 kg, and the acceleration is given as 4 m/s^2. Plugging these values into the formula, we get F = 200 kg * 4 m/s^2 = 800 N. Therefore, the correct answer is 800 N.

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  • 4. 

    Newton's second law of motion states that when a net force acts on an object the object will __________ in the direction of the force. 

    • Roll

    • Push back

    • Accelerate

    • Terminal velocity

    Correct Answer
    A. Accelerate
    Explanation
    Newton's second law of motion states that when a net force acts on an object, the object will accelerate in the direction of the force. This means that the object will experience a change in its velocity, either by speeding up or slowing down, depending on the direction of the force. Therefore, the correct answer is "accelerate."

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  • 5. 

    Increasing the mass but keeping the force constant causes the acceleration to decrease. 

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. True
    Explanation
    When the mass is increased while keeping the force constant, according to Newton's second law of motion (F=ma), the acceleration will decrease. This is because the force needed to move a larger mass is greater, and since the force remains constant, the resulting acceleration will be smaller.

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  • 6. 

    Newton's second law of motion means that a basketball would require more force to accelerate than a bowling ball.

    • True

    • False

    Correct Answer
    A. False
    Explanation
    Newton's second law of motion states that the force required to accelerate an object is directly proportional to the mass of the object. Therefore, a basketball and a bowling ball would require the same amount of force to accelerate if their masses are the same. Since the question does not specify the masses of the basketball and the bowling ball, we cannot conclude that a basketball would require more force to accelerate than a bowling ball. Hence, the correct answer is False.

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    If 20 N of force were applied to a 16 kg bowling ball, at what rate would it accelerate? 

    • 1.25 m/s2

    • 0.8 m/s2

    • 320 m/s2

    • 45 m/s2

    Correct Answer
    A. 1.25 m/s2
    Explanation
    F = ma. If you know F (20 N) and you know mass (16 kg), then you must solve for a. So, a=F/m or a=20/16, which is 1.25 m/s2.

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    Terminal Velocity is the point at which a free-falling object cannot accelerate any more due to what two are forces working against each other?

    • Gravity and Air Resistance

    • Gravity and Mass

    • Air Resistance and Mass

    • Gravity and Newton's

    Correct Answer
    A. Gravity and Air Resistance
    Explanation
    Terminal velocity is the maximum velocity that a free-falling object can reach when the forces of gravity and air resistance are balanced. Gravity is the force that pulls the object downward, while air resistance is the force that opposes the motion of the object through the air. As the object falls, the force of gravity increases, causing the object to accelerate. However, as the object accelerates, the force of air resistance also increases. Eventually, the force of air resistance becomes equal to the force of gravity, resulting in a net force of zero and causing the object to reach its maximum velocity, known as terminal velocity.

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  • 9. 

    If a 70 kg skydiver jumped out of a plane, what would be the force of his falling?

    • 545 N

    • 7.14 N

    • 0.14 N

    • 686 N

    Correct Answer
    A. 686 N
    Explanation
    The force of the skydiver's falling would be 686 N. This is because the force of gravity acting on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by the acceleration due to gravity. In this case, the skydiver's mass is 70 kg, and the acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.8 m/s^2. Therefore, the force of the skydiver's falling would be 70 kg * 9.8 m/s^2 = 686 N.

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    If a ping pong ball falls off a table and hits the ground with 4 N of force applied to it, what is its mass?

    • 2.45 kg

    • 0.41 kg

    • 39.2 kg

    • 4.3 kg

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.41 kg
    Explanation
    Since the ball is falling from the table we know the acceleration of gravity is 9.8 m/s2. So, we are solving for m. That means m=F/a or m=4/9.8 = 0.41 kg.

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