Newton's 2nd Law
Free Body Diagrams
Concept Problems
Math Problems
100

In the equation F = ma, what does 'F' represent?

Force

100

What force is always present in a free body diagram of an object on Earth?

Gravity

100

In a free body diagram of an elevator moving upward, which force is larger?

Upwards Force, Downwards Force, They are the same, It depends on the elevator's speed

Upwards Force

100

What force is required to accelerate an 8 kg object at 3 m/s2?

24 Newtons

200

What happens to the net force if an object's acceleration becomes zero?

It becomes zero.

200

In a free body diagram of a car accelerating forward, which force points backward?

Friction

200

What is the net force on an object that is not accelerating?

Zero

200

If a 10 N force causes an acceleration of 2 m/s², what is the mass of the object?

5 kg

300

What does Newton's Second Law state?

Force equals mass times acceleration.

300

In a free body diagram of a book on a table, which force counteracts gravity?

Normal Force

300

If mass increases but force stays constant, what happens to acceleration?

Acceleration decreases

300

If a 5 kg object experiences a net force of 10 N, what is its acceleration?

2 m/s2

400

In F = ma, if 'F' is measured in Newtons and 'm' in kilograms, what are the units of 'a'?

Meters per second squared, m/s2

400

What is a free body diagram used to show?

All forces acting on a body

400

What happens to acceleration if force is doubled but mass remains constant?

Acceleration doubles

400

If a 2 kg object accelerates at 3 m/s², what is the net force acting on it?

6 Newtons

500

What type of force is not typically shown in a free body diagram of an object in free fall? 

Friction, Air Resistance, Gravity, Normal Force

Normal Force

500

Which of these is NOT shown in a free body diagram?

Velocity, Gravity, Friction, Normal Force 

Velocity

500

What does the length of an arrow in a free body diagram represent?

Magnitude or amount of force

500

If a 800,000 kg train is braking with a force of 35,000 N, what acceleration does it experience?

.044 m/s2