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1. (sps8) if the net force acting on a stationary object is zero, then the object will (1 pt.)

a. decelerate at a steady rate of speed
b. accelerate in the direction of the strongest force
c. begin moving backwards
d. remain at rest.

1. (sps8) which of the following does not indicate velocity? (1 pt.)

a. 20 miles from sandy springs to decatur
b. 36 mi/h towards downtown atlanta along peachtree street
c. 22 ft/s sse
d. 82 km/h going from georgia to louisiana

1. (sps8) the difference between speed and velocity is that velocity includes (1 pt.)

a. weight
b. direction
c. distance
d. time
for each of the following, determine which law of motion the statement describes. re

• newton’s 1st law is the law of inertia – an object at rest will stay at rest an

motion will remain in motion unless acted on by an outside force.

• newton’s 2nd law states that force is equal to mass times acceleration.
• newton’s 3rd law states that for every action there is an equal and oppo

1. (sps8b) when two people on skates try to play tug - of - war, they pull themse

pull each other. (1 pt.)
a. newton’s 1st law
b. newton’s 2nd law
c. newton’s 3rd law

1. (sps8b) when you let go of a balloon that is not tied, it flies across the roe

pushes the air out the air pushes it forward. (1 pt.)
a. newton’s 1st law
b. newton’s 2nd law
c. newton’s 3rd law

1. (sps8b) it takes more force to stop a moving car than a bicycle moving

pt.)
a. newton’s 1st law
b. newton’s 2nd law
c. newton’s 3rd law

Explanation:

Answer:

1. D. Remain at rest.
2. A. 20 miles from Sandy Springs to Decatur
3. B. Direction
4. C. Newton's 3rd Law
5. C. Newton's 3rd Law
6. B. Newton's 2nd Law