Newton’s Laws of Motion Web Quest Name ______

Use the following links to find information that answers the questions below.

http://csep10.phys.utk.edu/astr161/lect/history/newton3laws.html

1. Newton’s First Law states that ______

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2. Newton’s Second Law states that the direction of the force vector is the same as the ______

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3. Newton’s Third Law states that ______

http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/newtlaws/u2l1c.cfm

4. Copy the diagram from the first “check your understanding” question and write a brief explanation of the answer to this question below.

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5.  Match the cars with the appropriate graphs below by placing the car’s letter to the left of the appropriate graph and writing a brief description of the car’s motion to in the space to the right.

Match the cars with the appropriate graphs

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6. In a front end collision your body tends to ______due to Newton’s ______Law of Motion. Use this site to confirm your answer. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/newtlaws/cci.cfm

7. Review the following web site and answer the following questions. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/Class/newtlaws/U2L4a.html

While driving, Anna Litical observed a bug striking the windshield of her car. Obviously, a case of Newton's third law of motion. The bug hit the windshield and the windshield hit the bug. Which of the two forces is greater: the force on the bug or the force on the windshield? Explain.

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8. Use your understanding of Newton’s 3 Laws of Motion to answer the following:

A. You are riding in a car and the driver slams on the brakes. What happens to you? Why?

B. What action-reaction forces are involved when a rocket engine fires? Why doesn’t a rocket need air to push on?

9. Answer the questions found on the following Quia Quiz. http://www.quia.com/jq/19675.html Print a verification and present to your teacher.

10. http://www.physicsclassroom.com/mmedia/newtlaws/sd.cfmUse this link to answer the following questions.

A. Is the force due to gravity changing as the person is falling? Why or why not?

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B. Is the force due to air resistance changing?
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C. The acceleration is zero for the last part of the simulation does that mean there are no forces acting on the skydiver? What is the magnitude of the net Force during this time? What sort of velocity does the skydiver have at this time?

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