Physics Unit 3 Forces Test Review
Authored by Rob Angelette
Physics
9th - 12th Grade
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This quiz covers fundamental concepts in mechanics and forces, targeting high school physics students at the 9th to 12th grade level. The questions assess students' understanding of SI units (Newton, meter, kilogram), the nature of forces as pushes or pulls, Newton's laws of motion, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. Students need to grasp the concept of net force and how balanced forces result in zero net force, while unbalanced forces cause changes in motion. The quiz extensively covers friction types including static, rolling, sliding, and fluid friction, requiring students to identify which type applies in different scenarios. Advanced topics include momentum calculations using the formula p = mv, conservation of momentum in collisions, gravitational force relationships, weight versus mass distinctions, free fall conditions, and terminal velocity concepts. Students must demonstrate both conceptual understanding and mathematical problem-solving skills to calculate net forces and momentum values. Created by Rob Angelette, a Physics teacher in the US who teaches grades 9-12. This comprehensive review quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit test preparation tool, formative assessment instrument, or homework assignment to reinforce learning before summative evaluation. Teachers can utilize this resource as a warm-up activity to gauge student readiness, assign it as independent practice to identify knowledge gaps, or implement it as a structured review session where students work collaboratively to discuss answers and clarify misconceptions. The quiz format allows for immediate feedback and targeted remediation in areas where students demonstrate weakness. This assessment aligns with Next Generation Science Standards HS-PS2-1 (analyzing data to support Newton's second law), NGSS HS-PS2-2 (using mathematical representations to support the claim that momentum is conserved), and supports Common Core mathematical practices through quantitative problem-solving and unit analysis skills essential for physics mastery.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the SI unit for force?
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the SI unit for length (distance)?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the SI unit for mass?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the net force when the forces acting on an object are balanced?
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NGSS.HS-PS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Friction acts
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The amount of gravity between two objects depends on their masses and the
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-4
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
The force of gravity on an object is known as its
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