Newton in brief
Before you read
Test yourself first: 5 questions
Question 1 of 5
The force that resists motion when two surfaces rub together is:
Answer: B. Friction opposes motion between two surfaces in contact.
Question 2 of 5
Temperature is a measure of the average ____ of the particles in a substance.
Answer: B. Temperature reflects the average kinetic energy (motion) of particles — faster motion means higher temperature.
Question 3 of 5
Rubbing your hands together quickly produces heat because of:
Answer: B. Friction between the surfaces converts motion into heat.
Question 4 of 5
Heating a substance makes its particles move:
Answer: B. Adding heat increases particle motion (kinetic energy).
Question 5 of 5
A ball rolling down a hill is gaining:
Answer: B. As it speeds up, the ball gains kinetic (motion) energy.
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