2. Force and Translational Dynamics

Newton’s Second Law — Quiz

Test your understanding of newton’s second law with 5 practice questions.

Practice Questions

Question 1

What does Newton’s Second Law state about the relationship among net force, mass, and acceleration?

Question 2

If the net force on an object is doubled while the mass stays the same, what happens to the acceleration?

Question 3

If the mass of an object is doubled while the net force stays the same, what happens to the acceleration?

Question 4

An object has a mass of $4\,\text{kg}$ and a net force of $12\,\text{N}$. What is its acceleration?

Question 5

A constant net force of $10\,\text{N}$ acts on a $2\,\text{kg}$ object. What is the magnitude of the object’s acceleration?