Understanding Newton's Laws

Practice Questions

AP Physics B › Understanding Newton's Laws

Questions
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1

A skydiver with a mass of 100kg jumps out of an airplane and reaches a terminal velocity of .

Which of the following factors will not decrease the total force on the man as he jumps from the plane?

2

A skydiver with a mass of 100kg jumps out of an airplane and reaches a terminal velocity of .

What is the total force acting on the skydiver at this point in his jump?

3

A potted plant is hanging from a rope attached to a hook. The plant exerts 25N of force. Assume the rope is weightless.

If the packaging says the rope is able to withstand 800N of force, what is the maximum amount of mass that can be hanging from the rope?

4

A man pushes a crate across a frictionless floor at a constant velocity. Which of the following statements is true?

5

A 2000kg car with a velocity of collides head on with a 6000kg truck with a velocity of . Which vehicle experiences the greater force? Which experiences the greater acceleration?

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