Exploring Newton's Laws

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GCSE Foundation
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Exploring Newton's Laws

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1.
Which of the following is Newton's First Law of Motion?
[1 mark]
AAn object at rest stays at rest unless acted upon by a force.
BForce equals mass times acceleration.
CFor every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
DMomentum is conserved in a closed system.
2.
True or False: Newton's Second Law states that the acceleration of an object is inversely proportional to the net force acting on it.
[1 mark]
3.
True or False: Newton's Third Law implies that forces always occur in pairs.
[1 mark]
4.
Explain what is meant by inertia.
[2 marks]
5.
What is the formula for Newton's Second Law of Motion?
[1 mark]
6.
Describe a real-life scenario where Newton's Third Law is observed.
[3 marks]
7.
Calculate the force needed to accelerate a 5 kg object by 2 m/s². Use F = ma.
[2 marks]
8.
Match the following terms to their definitions:
[3 marks]
1. Inertia
2. Net Force
3. Action-Reaction
AForces occur in pairs with equal magnitude and opposite direction
BResistance to change in motion
CSum of all forces acting on an object
9.
Order the steps of a rocket launch process:
[3 marks]
1
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4
5
10.
Fill in the blank: Newton's First Law is also known as the law of ______.
[1 mark]
11.
Discuss how Newton's Laws apply to driving a car. Include examples of each law in action.
[6 marks]

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Created
12/30/2025
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