Physics Quizzes: Test Your Understanding of Fundamental Concepts

Question 1

What is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Ampere

Question 2

Which of the following is a type of electromagnetic wave? (A wave made up of electric and magnetic fields)

Accepted Answer

X-ray

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Sound wave

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Water wave

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Gravitational wave

Question 3

What is the relationship between the frequency and wavelength of a wave?

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Frequency is inversely proportional to wavelength.

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Frequency is directly proportional to wavelength.

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Frequency is unrelated to wavelength.

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Wavelength is directly proportional to frequency.

Question 4

What is the name of the force that keeps us on the ground?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electrostatic force

Question 5

Which of the following is a law of motion? (A statement that describes how objects move)

Accepted Answer

Newton's first law

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Ohm's law

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Coulomb's law

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Hooke's law

Question 6

What is the purpose of a transformer? (A device that changes the voltage of an electrical current)

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To increase or decrease voltage

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To convert AC to DC

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To store energy

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To amplify signals

Question 7

Which of the following fundamental forces in Physics acts over large distances?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Weak nuclear force

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Strong nuclear force

Question 8

What is the full range of electromagnetic waves called?

Accepted Answer

The electromagnetic spectrum

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The visible light spectrum

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The radio wave spectrum

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The frequency range of X-rays

Question 9

What is the effect of certain gases on the Earth's atmosphere, leading to its warming?

Accepted Answer

The greenhouse effect

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The cooling effect

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The absorption effect

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The reflection effect

Question 10

What is the primary focus of astrophysics?

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Studying celestial objects and their interactions

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Studying the weather patterns on Earth

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Studying the evolution of plants and animals

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Studying the properties of materials

Question 11

Which of the following is a vector quantity, meaning it has both magnitude and direction?

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Velocity

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Mass

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Temperature

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Density

Question 12

A force of 5 newtons is applied to an object of mass 1 kilogram. What is the acceleration of the object, according to Newton's second law of motion?

Accepted Answer

5 m/s²

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1 m/s²

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10 m/s²

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15 m/s²

Question 13

What is the total resistance of a 5 Ω resistor connected in parallel with a 10 Ω resistor?

Accepted Answer

2.5 Ω

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5 Ω

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10 Ω

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15 Ω

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of electromagnetic waves?

Accepted Answer

They can pass through opaque materials.

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They travel at the speed of light.

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They have a wavelength and a frequency.

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They carry energy.

Question 15

Which of the following is the basic unit of energy in the SI system?

Accepted Answer

Joule

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Watt

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Electronvolt

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Calorie

Question 16

The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately:

Accepted Answer

300,000 km/s

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100,000 km/s

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500,000 km/s

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1,000,000 km/s

Question 17

Which of the following is a characteristic of a longitudinal wave?

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Particle oscillations are parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

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Particle oscillations are perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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The wave can travel through only gases.

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The wave has a constant speed that is independent of the medium.

Question 18

The energy of a photon is proportional to its:

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Wavelength

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Intensity

Question 19

As a ball thrown vertically upward reaches its maximum height, what happens to its velocity and acceleration?

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Velocity is zero and acceleration is maximum

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Velocity is maximum and acceleration is zero

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Velocity and acceleration are both zero

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Velocity is maximum and acceleration is maximum

Question 20

What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

Accepted Answer

Joule

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Newton-meter

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Watt

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Electronvolt

Question 21

Which type of wave is light?

Accepted Answer

Light wave

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Sound wave

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Water wave

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Seismic wave

Question 22

What is the process by which an atomic nucleus emits particles and energy?

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Radioactivity

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Electromagnetism

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Nuclear fusion

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Gravitation

Question 23

Which physical quantity can be fully described by its magnitude without considering direction?

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Distance

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Velocity

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Acceleration

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Force

Question 24

The SI unit for electrical current is:

Accepted Answer

Ampere

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Volt

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Ohm

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Coulomb

Question 25

What type of force acts between any two objects with electric charges?

Accepted Answer

Electrostatic force

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Gravitational force

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Magnetic force

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Nuclear force

Question 26

The frequency of a wave is defined as:

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The number of crests passing a point per second

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The distance between two consecutive crests

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The speed at which the wave travels

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The amplitude of the wave

Question 27

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental particle in the atom?

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Photon

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Electron

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Proton

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Neutron

Question 28

The vast amount of energy released by nuclear reactions originates from:

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The conversion of mass into energy

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The fusion of small atoms into larger atoms

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The fission of large atoms into smaller atoms

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Chemical reactions between atoms

Question 29

The half-life of a radioactive substance refers to the time it takes for:

Accepted Answer

Half of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay

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All of the radioactive atoms in a sample to decay

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The decay rate of the radioactive atoms in a sample

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The amount of energy released by the decay of a single radioactive atom

Question 30

Which astrophysical phenomenon is caused by the collapse of a massive star under its own gravity?

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Black hole

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Supernova

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Quasar

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White dwarf

Question 31

The Standard Model of Particle Physics primarily describes:

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The fundamental particles that make up matter

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The forces that act between particles

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The origin and evolution of the universe

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The properties of black holes

Question 32

What is the standard international unit of density?

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kg/m^3

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kg/m^2

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g/cm^3

Question 33

Which particle is not considered a fundamental building block of atoms?

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Molecule

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Proton

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Electron

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Neutron

Question 34

Which element is known for its radioactive properties?

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Uranium

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Iron

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Oxygen

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Gold

Question 35

Which force is responsible for the planets' orbits around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Electromagnetic force

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Strong nuclear force

Question 36

Which energy source is not considered renewable?

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Nuclear energy

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Solar energy

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Wind energy

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Tidal energy

Question 37

What is the chemical symbol for the element sodium?

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Na

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So

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Sd

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Sm

Question 38

Which of the following is the SI unit of energy?

Accepted Answer

Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Volt

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental force in physics?

Accepted Answer

Elastic force

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Strong nuclear force

Question 40

According to the particle model of matter, which of the following is NOT a property of particles?

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Shape

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Size

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Mass

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Electrical charge

Question 41

Which scientist made the discovery of electromagnetism?

Accepted Answer

James Clerk Maxwell

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Isaac Newton

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Albert Einstein

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Marie Curie

Question 42

What is the process known as when unstable atomic nuclei release radiation in order to become more stable nuclei?

Accepted Answer

Radioactive decay

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Nuclear fusion

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Nuclear fission

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Particle acceleration

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic radiation?

Accepted Answer

Sound waves

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Radio waves

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X-rays

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Gamma rays

Question 44

What is the relationship between energy and frequency in electromagnetic waves?

Accepted Answer

E = hf

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E = h/f

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f = E/h

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f = h/E

Question 45

Which of the following is a good conductor of electricity?

Accepted Answer

Copper

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Rubber

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Wood

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Glass

Question 46

What is the SI unit of energy?

Accepted Answer

Joule

Answer

Newton

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Ampere

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Watt

Question 47

Which of the following is a characteristic of a transverse wave?

Accepted Answer

The particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation.

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The wave can travel through a vacuum.

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The wave has a constant speed.

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The particles of the medium vibrate parallel to the direction of wave propagation.

Question 48

What is the approximate half-life of Uranium-238?

Accepted Answer

4.5 billion years

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100 years

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1000 years

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1 million years

Question 49

Which of the following is a greenhouse gas?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide

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Hydrogen

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Oxygen

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Nitrogen

Question 50

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Accepted Answer

3 x 10^8 m/s

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1 x 10^8 m/s

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2 x 10^8 m/s

Question 51

What is the force that holds the protons and neutrons together in the nucleus of an atom?

Accepted Answer

Strong nuclear force

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Weak nuclear force

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Electromagnetic force

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Gravitational force