force and laws of motion Flashcards
1
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What is the SI unit of force?
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newton
2
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In the CGS system, the unit of force is the dyne. How many dynes are equivalent to 1 Newton?
(a) 10
(b) 100
(c) 1,000
(d) 100,000
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Answer: (d) 100,000
3
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Newton’s First Law of Motion is also known as the law of:
A
Inertia
4
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In the context of Newton’s First Law, inertia is directly related to which of the following properties of an object?
(a) Force
(b) Mass
(c) Velocity
(d) Acceleration
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Answer: (b) Mass
5
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Newton’s Second Law of Motion can be used to calculate:
A
The acceleration of an object when force and mass are known
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