2. Force and Translational Dynamics

Newton’s First Law — Quiz

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

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Practice Questions

Question 1

What does Newton’s First Law say about an object when the net external force on it is $0$?

Question 2

What is inertia?

Question 3

A hockey puck sliding on smooth ice slows down only a little. According to Newton’s First Law, why does it eventually slow down instead of moving forever at the same speed?

Question 4

A book rests on a table. Which statement best describes the forces on the book?

Question 5

If the net external force on a moving cart is $0$, what happens to the cart’s velocity?