Forces: Interactive Learning Quizzes for Year 9 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.

Question 2

How do engineers use their understanding of forces in their work?

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Engineers use their understanding of forces to predict how structures will behave under different conditions.

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Forces are not important in engineering.

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Engineers only need to consider gravity when designing structures.

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Machines do not experience any forces during operation.

Question 3

Aristotle believed that objects fall at different speeds because of their weight. How did Newton's laws of motion contradict this idea?

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Newton's laws showed that all objects fall at the same rate, regardless of their weight.

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Newton's laws showed that heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.

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Newton's laws showed that the speed of a falling object depends on the distance it falls.

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Newton's laws did not challenge Aristotle's ideas about falling objects.

Question 4

Which factors influence the strength of friction?

Accepted Answer

Both the type of surfaces in contact and the force applied

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Only the type of surfaces in contact

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Only the force applied

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Neither the type of surfaces in contact nor the force applied

Question 5

When a skydiver falls from a plane and reaches a constant speed, which forces are acting on them?

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(c) Gravity and air resistance only

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(a) Air resistance only

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(b) Gravity only

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(d) Gravity, air resistance, and a force from the plane pushing upwards

Question 6

What is the 'resultant force' acting on an object, and how does it affect the object's movement? Explain with examples.

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The resultant force is the combined force acting on an object, determining its acceleration and motion.

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The resultant force acts perpendicular to the object's motion.

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The resultant force acts parallel to the object's motion.

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The resultant force is an external force applied to an object.

Question 7

Under which condition is an object considered to be in equilibrium?

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When the total force acting on it is zero

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When the object is moving at a constant speed in a straight line

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When the object is accelerating

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When the object is at rest

Question 8

A cyclist is riding at a constant speed on a flat road. Which of the following statements correctly describes the forces acting on the cyclist?

Accepted Answer

D. Gravity is equal and opposite to friction acting on the cyclist.

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A. Only gravity is acting on the cyclist.

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B. Friction is greater than gravity acting on the cyclist.

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C. Air resistance is greater than friction acting on the cyclist.

Question 9

Which of these factors influences the amount of force needed to change the shape of a material?

Accepted Answer

Elasticity

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Temperature

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Density

Question 10

How has our understanding of forces in science evolved over time?

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It has progressed based on evidence and new ideas.

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It has remained largely unchanged since ancient times.

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It is now complete and will never change.

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It is purely based on made-up stories.

Question 11

Two forces are applied to an object: one force acts east, and the other force acts south. Which of the following factors will affect the size of the overall force acting on the object?

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The strength of each force

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The angle between the directions of each force

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The distance between where the forces are applied

Question 12

Describe the difference between static and kinetic friction. Provide examples of these types of friction in everyday situations.

Accepted Answer

Static friction prevents stationary objects from moving, while kinetic friction slows down moving objects.

Accepted Answer

You encounter static friction when trying to move a heavy box on the floor, and kinetic friction when sliding a book across a table.

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Static friction is always stronger than kinetic friction.

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Kinetic friction helps objects move smoothly on surfaces.

Question 13

Which of the following is not a type of force?

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Energy

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 14

Which force pulls objects towards each other?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Electrostatic force

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Magnetic force

Question 15

Which force opposes the motion of objects in contact with each other?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Electrostatic force

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Magnetic force

Question 16

Which force is responsible for attracting or repelling magnets?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Gravity

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Friction

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Electrostatic force

Question 17

According to Newton's First Law of Motion, what happens to an object at rest that is not acted upon by an external force?

Accepted Answer

It will remain at rest.

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It will move with constant speed.

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It will accelerate.

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It will move in a circular path.

Question 18

Which of Newton's Laws describes how force, mass, and acceleration are related?

Accepted Answer

Second Law

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First Law

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Third Law

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Law of Universal Gravitation

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a type of interaction?

Accepted Answer

Momentum

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetic Force

Question 20

Which force is responsible for the motion of planets around the Sun?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Tension

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Air resistance

Question 21

What happens to the force of friction between two surfaces when the surfaces become rougher?

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Increases

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Decreases

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Remains the same

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Becomes negative

Question 22

Which of the following statements is true about magnetic forces?

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Magnets can both attract and repel each other.

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Magnets only attract each other.

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Magnets only repel each other.

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Magnets have no force on each other.

Question 23

What is the difference between mass and weight?

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Mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object.

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Mass is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object, while weight is a measure of the amount of matter in an object.

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Mass and weight are the same thing.

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Mass is a measure of the acceleration due to gravity, while weight is a measure of the force of gravity acting on an object.

Question 24

Which of the following is an example of a balanced force system?

Accepted Answer

A book resting on a table

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A car accelerating down a hill

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A person pushing against a wall

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A ball thrown into the air

Question 25

What is the purpose of wearing a bicycle helmet?

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To protect the wearer's head in case of a fall

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To look cool

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To keep the wearer's hair tidy

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To make the wearer more aerodynamic

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a force?

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Motion

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 27

What is the effect of friction on a moving object?

Accepted Answer

Decreases its motion

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Increases its motion

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Changes its direction

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No effect

Question 28

A book is resting on a table. Which forces are acting on the book?

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Gravity and friction

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Gravity only

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Friction only

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Neither gravity nor friction

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a contact force?

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Magnetism

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Electric force

Question 30

Which of the following is **NOT** a force?

Accepted Answer

Speed

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 31

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

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Kilogram

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Meter

Question 32

Which of the following factors **affects** the gravitational force between two objects?

Accepted Answer

Both mass and distance

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Their mass

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The distance between them

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Neither mass nor distance

Question 33

Which of the following is an example of friction?

Accepted Answer

A book sliding on a table

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A ball rolling down a hill

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A magnet picking up a paperclip

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Air resistance on a flying airplane

Question 34

What causes objects to fall towards Earth?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

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Electrostatic forces

Question 35

Which of the following statements about forces is **correct**?

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Forces can be either contact or non-contact forces.

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Forces can only act between two objects in direct contact.

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Forces always act in the same direction.

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Forces never change the motion of an object.

Question 36

What is the **effect** of friction on the motion of an object?

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Decreases its speed

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Increases its speed

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Changes its direction

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No effect

Question 37

Which of the following devices works on the principle of magnetism?

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Compass

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Electric motor

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Microscope

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Television

Question 38

According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite:

Accepted Answer

Force

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Mass

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Acceleration

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Velocity

Question 39

When friction acts on a moving object, what happens to its kinetic energy?

Accepted Answer

Converts kinetic energy into other forms of energy

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Increases the object's speed

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Has no effect on the object's energy

Question 40

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

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Electromagnetism

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Strong nuclear force

Question 41

The SI unit of force is the:

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Pascal

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Watt

Question 42

When a ball is thrown vertically upwards, what is the net force acting on it at its highest point?

Accepted Answer

Zero

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Gravity

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Upwards

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Downwards

Question 43

Friction is a force that:

Accepted Answer

Opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact

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Attracts objects towards each other

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Acts between charged particles

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Always speeds up moving objects

Question 44

The force responsible for the acceleration of a moving car is:

Accepted Answer

Propulsion

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Gravity

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Friction

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Air resistance

Question 45

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

Accepted Answer

Force acting on the object

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Mass of the object

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Velocity of the object

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Distance traveled by the object

Question 46

The action-reaction force pair principle states that:

Accepted Answer

For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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Forces always occur in pairs

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Forces acting on the same object cancel each other out

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Forces are always in the same direction

Question 47

A force of 50 Newtons is applied to an object with a mass of 10 kilograms. What is the acceleration of the object?

Accepted Answer

5 m/s²

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1 m/s²

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10 m/s²

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50 m/s²

Question 48

Which option is NOT a type of force?

Accepted Answer

Heat

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Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetism

Question 49

Which unit is used to measure force in the International System of Units (SI)?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Meter

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Kilogram

Question 50

Which force keeps objects on the surface of the Earth?

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetic force

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Electrostatic force

Question 51

When two objects slide past each other, which type of friction occurs?

Accepted Answer

Sliding friction

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Static friction

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Rolling friction

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Fluid friction

Question 52

Which of these demonstrates a magnetic force?

Accepted Answer

A magnet attracting a paperclip

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A person pushing a cart

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A ball rolling down a hill

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A car accelerating from rest

Question 53

A car weighing 1000 kg travels at 20 m/s. Calculate its momentum.

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20,000 kg m/s

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10,000 kg m/s

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5,000 kg m/s

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2,500 kg m/s

Question 54

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

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Thermal energy

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Magnetic force

Question 55

What is the SI unit of force?

Accepted Answer

Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Pascal

Question 56

According to Newton's Second Law, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to:

Accepted Answer

Force and inversely proportional to mass

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Mass and inversely proportional to force

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Force and mass

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Mass and force squared

Question 57

Which force pulls objects towards each other?

Accepted Answer

Gravitational force

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Electrical force

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Magnetic force

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Frictional force

Question 58

What is the difference between static and kinetic friction?

Accepted Answer

Static friction acts when two surfaces are not moving relative to each other, while kinetic friction acts when two surfaces are moving relative to each other.

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Static friction is always greater than kinetic friction.

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Kinetic friction is always greater than static friction.

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Static friction and kinetic friction are the same force.

Question 59

Which device converts mechanical energy into electrical energy using magnetism?

Accepted Answer

Generator

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Motor

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Transformer

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Battery

Question 60

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

Accepted Answer

Friction

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Gravity

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Electromagnetic force

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Strong nuclear force

Question 61

The force that pulls objects towards the centre of the Earth is called:

Accepted Answer

Gravity

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Friction

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Magnetic force

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Tension

Question 62

Which of the following factors does NOT affect the strength of friction between two surfaces?

Accepted Answer

Temperature

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Surface roughness

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Normal force

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Material properties

Question 63

The force that acts between two magnets is called:

Accepted Answer

Magnetic force

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Electrical force

Question 64

According to Newton's first law of motion, an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by:

Accepted Answer

An unbalanced force

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A balanced force

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Gravity

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Friction