Forces: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 10 Science Students

Question 1

According to Newton's Second Law of Motion, how are force, mass, and acceleration related?

Accepted Answer

Force is directly proportional to both mass and acceleration.

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Force is directly proportional to mass and inversely proportional to acceleration.

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Force is inversely proportional to both mass and acceleration.

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Force is independent of both mass and acceleration.

Question 2

Which of the following is NOT a unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Kilogram

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Newton

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Pound

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Dyne

Question 3

What sets potential energy apart from the other force-related terms you've encountered?

Accepted Answer

Potential energy is energy stored due to an object's position or state.

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Potential energy is a force.

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Potential energy is energy transferred through contact.

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Potential energy is energy lost to friction.

Question 4

A car with a mass of 1000 kg moves at a steady speed of 10 m/s. What force acts on the car?

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0 N

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1000 N

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10000 N

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100 N

Question 5

What is the best definition of force in physics?

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A push or pull that can change an object's motion.

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A measure of an object's resistance to change in motion.

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A measure of an object's mass.

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A force that always opposes an object's motion.

Question 6

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

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Inertia

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 7

When an object moves across a rough surface, which way does friction act?

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Opposite direction to the object's motion

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Same direction as the object's motion

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Perpendicular to the surface of contact

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Random direction

Question 8

Which of the following is not a type of force?

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Density

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 9

Which term describes a force that alters an object's rotational movement?

Accepted Answer

Torque

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Shear force

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Tensile force

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Compressive force

Question 10

Vectors have both magnitude and direction. Which of the following lists includes only vector quantities?

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Force, displacement, velocity, acceleration

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Speed, mass, temperature, force

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Displacement, velocity, acceleration, time

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Mass, volume, density, temperature

Question 11

Newton's Second Law of Motion states that the force acting on an object is equal to its mass multiplied by its acceleration. Which equation represents this law?

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F = m * a

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F = m / a

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F = a / m

Question 12

In a tug-of-war game, when both teams pull with the same force, why do neither team move? Which of Newton's Laws of Motion explains this?

Accepted Answer

Newton's Third Law of Motion

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Newton's First Law of Motion

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Newton's Second Law of Motion

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Law of Conservation of Energy

Question 13

When a force is applied perpendicular to a surface, the pressure exerted by the force is greatest when the surface area is:

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Small

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Large

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Irrelevant

Question 14

What does Newton's First Law state about an object in motion when no net force acts on it?

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It will continue moving at the same speed and in the same direction.

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It will speed up.

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It will slow down.

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It will change direction.

Question 15

How is the weight of an object connected to its mass?

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Weight increases as mass increases.

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Weight and mass are the same thing.

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Weight is not affected by mass.

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Mass increases as weight increases.

Question 16

An object slides across a flat surface. Which force acts against its movement?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Air resistance

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Normal force

Question 17

A car is moving at a constant speed around a curve in the road. Which force is acting on the car to keep it moving in a circle?

Accepted Answer

Centripetal force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Magnetic force

Question 18

A ball is rolling on a flat surface. What happens to the ball's motion due to friction?

Accepted Answer

The ball eventually stops.

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The ball speeds up.

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The ball changes direction.

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Friction has no effect on the ball's motion.

Question 19

Which scenario would result in the greatest frictional force?

Accepted Answer

A metal cube sliding on a rough sandpaper surface

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A rubber cube sliding on a polished metal surface

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A wooden cube sliding on a concrete floor

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A plastic cube sliding on a smooth wooden surface

Question 20

In a game of tug-of-war, two teams pull on the rope with different strengths. Which of Newton's Laws of Motion explains why one team moves while the other remains stationary?

Accepted Answer

Newton's Third Law (Law of Action and Reaction)

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Newton's First Law (Law of Inertia)

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Newton's Second Law (Law of Acceleration)

Question 21

A car races around a circular track at a steady speed. Which force acts as the centripetal force, keeping the car moving in a circle?

Accepted Answer

The force of friction between the car's tires and the track

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The force of the car's engine

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The force of gravity

Question 22

Which force acts between objects without touching?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Tension

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Normal force

Question 23

What is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton (N)

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Joule (J)

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Watt (W)

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Pascal (Pa)

Question 24

A ball is thrown vertically upwards. At the highest point of its trajectory, what is the only force acting on the ball?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

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Tension

Question 25

Which of the following is a vector quantity?

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Force

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Speed

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Mass

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Temperature

Question 26

What is static friction and how does it impact our daily lives? Provide specific examples to illustrate your answer.

Accepted Answer

Static friction is a force that prevents an object from moving when it is in contact with a surface.

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Static friction is a type of friction that only occurs when an object is moving on a surface.

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Static friction is a negligible force that has little impact on everyday activities.

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Static friction always acts in the same direction as the motion of an object.

Question 27

In calculations involving forces, which of these is NOT a vector quantity?

Accepted Answer

Work

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Acceleration

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Force

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Momentum

Question 28

How does the strength of the gravitational force between two objects change as the distance between them increases?

Accepted Answer

The gravitational force decreases as the distance increases.

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The gravitational force increases as the distance increases.

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The gravitational force remains the same regardless of the distance.

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The gravitational force is proportional to the cube of the distance.

Question 29

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental type of force?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Nuclear strong force

Question 30

Which force is responsible for holding us on the surface of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Magnetic force

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Elastic force

Question 31

Which of Newton's Laws of Motion describes the relationship between the mass of an object, the force applied to it, and the resulting acceleration?

Accepted Answer

Second Law

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First Law

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Third Law

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Fourth Law

Question 32

A ball is thrown vertically upwards. At the highest point of its trajectory, which of the following forces is primarily acting on it?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force only

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Frictional force only

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Gravitational force and frictional force

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Neither gravitational force nor frictional force

Question 33

Which of the following is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 34

What is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Kilogram

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Joule

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Meter

Question 35

Which of the following best describes gravity?

Accepted Answer

A force that pulls objects toward the center of the Earth

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A force that pushes objects away from the center of the Earth

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A force that acts only on large objects

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A force that is strongest in the presence of magnetic fields

Question 36

What is the main effect of friction?

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It opposes the motion of objects that are in contact with each other

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It always acts in the same direction as the motion of an object

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It only occurs between objects that are moving very quickly

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It is directly proportional to the weight of the objects in contact

Question 37

Which of Newton's laws of motion describes an object at rest?

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An object at rest will remain at rest unless acted on by an unbalanced force

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An object in motion will remain in motion with the same speed and in the same direction unless acted on by an unbalanced force

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An unbalanced force acting on an object will cause it to accelerate

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Any two objects exert an equal force on each other

Question 38

The momentum of an object is calculated using which formula?

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Momentum = mass x velocity

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Momentum = force x time

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Momentum = energy x distance

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Momentum = work x power

Question 39

Which of the following formulas calculates the efficiency of a machine?

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Efficiency = output work / input work

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Efficiency = input work / output work

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Efficiency = output power / input power

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Efficiency = input power / output power

Question 40

Which of the following is not a fundamental force recognized by modern physics?

Accepted Answer

Heat

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Gravity

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Electromagnetic force

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Strong nuclear force

Question 41

What is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Kilogram

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Meter

Question 42

Which of the following forces requires direct contact between two objects?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Electrostatic force

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Magnetic force

Question 43

According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to which of the following?

Accepted Answer

The net force acting on the object

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The mass of the object

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The velocity of the object

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The displacement of the object

Question 44

A ball is thrown vertically upward. At the highest point of its trajectory, which of the following forces is acting on the ball?

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Gravity only

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Air resistance only

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Both gravity and air resistance

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Neither gravity nor air resistance

Question 45

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the strength of gravitational force between two objects?

Accepted Answer

Shape of the objects

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Distance between the objects

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Masses of the objects

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Composition of the objects

Question 46

What type of friction occurs between two surfaces that are sliding past each other?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic friction

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Static friction

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Rolling friction

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Fluid friction

Question 47

Which of the following surfaces generally has the highest coefficient of friction?

Accepted Answer

Rough concrete

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Smooth ice

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Oiled metal

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Polished wood

Question 48

What is the primary function of a magnet?

Accepted Answer

To attract magnetic materials

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To repel magnetic materials

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To generate electricity

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To store heat energy

Question 49

Which of the following materials is NOT attracted to a magnet?

Accepted Answer

Aluminium

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Iron

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Steel

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Nickel

Question 50

On a flat surface, how do frictional force and normal force interact, and how do they influence an object's movement?

Accepted Answer

Frictional force resists motion, while normal force supports the object perpendicular to the surface.

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Frictional force is unrelated to normal force.

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Normal force always exceeds frictional force on a flat surface.

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Both frictional and normal forces aid movement by acting in the same direction.

Question 51

How does air resistance, a non-contact force, influence the path of a moving projectile?

Accepted Answer

Air resistance causes the projectile to curve downward and reduces its horizontal distance.

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Air resistance speeds up the projectile and increases its height.

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Air resistance has no impact on the projectile's path because it is a non-contact force.

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Air resistance increases the projectile's acceleration due to gravity, causing it to fall faster.

Question 52

Which scenario best illustrates the principle of impulse and momentum?

Accepted Answer

A stationary ball being kicked by a player

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A soccer ball rolling at a steady speed

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A car traveling at a constant speed on a straight road

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A book sitting on a table

Question 53

In the International System of Units (SI), what is the unit of measurement for force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Kilogram

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Meter

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Second

Question 54

According to Newton's first law of motion, what happens to an object at rest if no unbalanced force acts on it?

Accepted Answer

It will remain at rest

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It will move with constant velocity

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It will accelerate

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It will decelerate

Question 55

How is weight related to force?

Accepted Answer

Weight is force multiplied by mass

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Force is weight divided by mass

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Force and weight are the same thing

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There is no relationship between force and weight

Question 56

Which device converts electrical energy into mechanical energy using magnetic forces?

Accepted Answer

Electric motor

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Generator

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Transformer

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Battery

Question 57

Which phenomenon causes an object to vibrate more intensely when an external force is applied at its natural frequency?

Accepted Answer

Resonance

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Interference

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Doppler Effect

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Refraction

Question 58

Which of the following is **not** a fundamental type of force?

Accepted Answer

Weight

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Gravity

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Friction

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Electricity

Question 59

At the highest point of its trajectory, the only force acting on a vertically thrown ball is:

Accepted Answer

Gravity only

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Friction only

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Gravity and air resistance

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Zero

Question 60

Which of the following physical quantities is a vector?

Accepted Answer

Force

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Mass

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Volume

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Temperature

Question 61

Which of the following is **not** a standard unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Joule (J)

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Newton (N)

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Kilogram (kg)

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Pound (lb)

Question 62

Which force pulls objects towards the Earth's center?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Upthrust

Question 63

A car is moving at a steady speed on a flat road. Which force is acting against the car's motion?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Upthrust

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Gravity

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Magnetism

Question 64

Which of the following is a contact force?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Upthrust

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Gravity

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Magnetism