Newton's First Law (AQA GCSE Physics): Quizzes
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What is Newton's First Law of Motion also known as?
What is Newton's First Law of Motion also known as?
Law of Inertia
What happens to a stationary object if the resultant force acting on it is zero?
What happens to a stationary object if the resultant force acting on it is zero?
It remains stationary
What happens to a moving object if the resultant force acting on it is zero?
What happens to a moving object if the resultant force acting on it is zero?
It continues at the same velocity
A stationary object has force right and force left. What happens to the object?
A stationary object has force right and force left. What happens to the object?
It remains stationary
What happens to an object if a resultant force acts on it?
What happens to an object if a resultant force acts on it?
It will accelerate
What is acceleration?
What is acceleration?
A change in velocity over time
What happens when a car's driving force exceeds the friction force?
What happens when a car's driving force exceeds the friction force?
The car accelerates
When does a moving car travel at constant velocity?
When does a moving car travel at constant velocity?
When driving force equals friction
What does inertia describe?
What does inertia describe?
Tendency to continue in rest or motion
In which direction does a resistive force act?
In which direction does a resistive force act?
Opposite to the motion of the object
What does a resultant force cause to change?
What does a resultant force cause to change?
Speed or direction or both
Why might a pushed car not move despite the applied force?
Why might a pushed car not move despite the applied force?
Push does not exceed friction