Quiz on Physics
Multiple Choice Questions
- What is the study of Physics?
A. The study of matter and energy and the interactions between them B. The study of living organisms C. The study of the stars and planets D. The study of mathematics
- What is the equation for the force of gravity?
A. F = ma B. F = Gm1m2/r2 C. F = Gm1/r2 D. F = Gm2/r2
- What is the unit of force?
A. Joules B. Meters C. Newtons D. Kilograms
- What is the speed of light in a vacuum?
A. 300 meters per second B. 300 kilometers per second C. 300 miles per second D. 300,000 kilometers per second
True or False Questions
- The law of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
A. True B. False
- The theory of relativity states that time and space are relative.
A. True B. False
- The sum of the forces acting on an object is equal to its mass times its acceleration.
A. True B. False
- The speed of sound in a vacuum is the same as the speed of light in a vacuum.
A. True B. False
Fill in the Blank Questions
The ___________ is a unit of energy.
The ___________ states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
The ___________ is a unit of power.
The ___________ is a unit of length.
Short Answer Questions
What is the equation for the momentum of an object?
What is the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy?
What is the difference between work and energy?
What is the difference between mass and weight?