Forces and Motion Quiz

A push or pull that acts on an object. A. Force B. Momentum C. Inertia D. Electromagnetic force E. Newton

A. Force

The product of an object's mass(kg) and it's velocity(m/s). A. Force B. Momentum C. Inertia D. Electromagnetic force E. Newton

B. Momentum

An automobile can accelerate with a net force of 6000N having a mass of 2000kg. Calculate the automobiles acceleration: a=F(N)/m(kg) and 1N=1kg-m/s^2. A. 2.5m/s^2 B. 0.5m/s^2 C. 2.0m/s^2 D. 3.0m/s^2

D. 3.0m/s^2

Force that is associated with charged particles. A. Force B. Momentum C. Inertia D. Electromagnetic force E. Newton

D. Electromagnetic force

Causes a 1-kilogram mass to accelerate at a rate of 1m/s^2. A. Force B. Momentum C. Inertia D. Electromagnetic force E. Newton

E. Newton

Which universal force acts only on the protons and neutrons in a nucleus? A. A strong nuclear force B. A gravitational force C. An electric force D. A magnetic force

A. A strong nuclear force

Newton's law of universal gravitation states that: A. Every object in the universe attracts every other object B. The acceleration of an object is equal to the net force acting on it divided by it's mass C. When one object exerts a force on a second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first object D. A center-directed force causes a continuous change in the direction of an object

A. Every object in the universe attracts every other object

Which of the following universal forces is the most effective over long distances? A. A strong nuclear force B. A gravitational force C. A weak nuclear force D. A magnetic force

B. A gravitational force

All of the following are examples of friction except. A. Static friction B. Force friction C. Fluid friction D. Rolling friction

B. Force friction

Newton's 1st law of motion is also referred to as the Law of _. A. Mass B. Inertia C. Force D. Balance

B. Inertia

The measurement of an object's inertia at rest is known as its. A. Weight B. Mass C. Velocity D. Motion

B. Mass

The overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined is called: A. The force equilibrium B. The net force C. The balanced force D. The force of motion

B. The net force

What is the momentum of a 100-kilogram snowboarder gliding across the snow at a speed of 5 m/s? Momentum=mass(kg)×velocity(m/s). A. 50kg*m/s B. 20kg*m/s C. 500kg*m/s D. 100kg*m/s

C. 500kgm/s

The force that keeps an object moving in a circular pathway is called. A. A net force B. Momentum C. Centripetal force D. Fluid friction

C. Centripetal force

A force that opposes the motion of objects that touch as they move past each other. A. Balance B. Momentum C. Friction D. Inertia

C. Friction

The tendency of an object to resist a change in its motion. A. Force B. Momentum C. Inertia D. Electromagnetic force E. Newton

C. Inertia

_ is a measure of Inertia of an object; _ is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object. A. Momentum, Mass B. Force, Mass C. Mass, Weight D. Weight, Momentum

C. Mass, Weight

Newton's first law of motion states: the acceleration of an object is equal to the net force acting on it divided by the object's mass. True or False

False

Newton's third law of motion states: whenever one object exerts a force on the second object, the second object exerts an equal and opposite force on the first one. True or False

True

The net force is the overall force acting on an object after all the forces are combined. True or False

True