Match the scenario to the Newton's Law it describes.
Column A
1.
As a man steps forward off of a boat, the boat moves backwards.:
As a man steps forward off of a boat, the boat moves backwards.
2.
A stationary book on the table must be picked up in order for it to move:
A stationary book on the table must be picked up in order for it to move
3.
A soccer ball rests on a field until it is kicked.:
A soccer ball rests on a field until it is kicked.
4.
Increasing the mass on an object experiencing the same force would decrease the acceleration:
Increasing the mass on an object experiencing the same force would decrease the acceleration
5.
A man pushes on a wall, and the wall pushes back on the man.:
A man pushes on a wall, and the wall pushes back on the man.
6.
A rocket made with lighter composite materials will accelerate faster than a heavier one:
A rocket made with lighter composite materials will accelerate faster than a heavier one
Column B
a.Newton's First Law
b.Newton's Second Law
c.Newton's Third Law
1 answer
2. a. Newton's First Law
3. a. Newton's First Law
4. b. Newton's Second Law
5. c. Newton's Third Law
6. b. Newton's Second Law