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Newtons Laws Homework 1

1. Can an object be moving when the net force acting on it is zero? If so, explain
how this can be true.

2. What is the reaction partner to the weight of an object sitting on a table? Is

the reaction force the normal force of the table acting upward to hold the
object up? If not, then what is the correct reaction force?

3. Which of Newtons laws best explains why it hurts to punch someone?

4. Which contains more matter: 100 lb of stone or 100 N of stone? Express both
quantitites in kilograms to justify your answer.

5. What is the normal force between a 5kg puppet and the floor if the puppet is
attached to a string that applies 30N of force upwards already?

6. There is a tug-of-war game going on. There are 10 people total (5 on each
team) with an average mass of 80kg. What is the acceleration if there is a net
force of 400N to the right?

7. How far will a 600kg boat travel in 12 seconds if there is a constant 900N
force on it and it starts from rest?