1. Mechanics
Newton's Laws — Quiz
Test your understanding of newton's laws with 5 practice questions.
Practice Questions
Question 1
Which of the following forces is always present when two surfaces are in contact and one attempts to slide over the other?
Question 2
A block is pulled by a rope at an angle to the horizontal. Which component of the tension force is responsible for the horizontal acceleration of the block?
Question 3
Consider a system of two connected particles on a horizontal surface. If the string connecting them is taut, what can be said about the magnitude of the acceleration of both particles?
Question 4
A box is pushed across a floor with a constant force. If the box moves at a constant velocity, what is the relationship between the applied force and the frictional force?
Question 5
A free-body diagram for an object on an inclined plane typically includes which of the following forces acting perpendicular to the plane?