
Physical Science Mid-Term
Authored by Cynthia Fullerton
Physics
9th - 12th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the first American astronauts were planning to walk on the moon, they knew that the gravity on the moon is less than the gravity on Earth. With this information what did the astronauts expect to be the MOST different on the Moon.
their mass
their weight
their height
their volume
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A brick is resting on a level smooth surface. When a student applies a horizontal force of 5 N to the brick, the force of friction on the brick is also 5 N. Which statement BEST describes the effect of these two forces on the brick?
The net force on the brick is 0 N, and the brick begins to move.
The net force on the brick is 0 N, and the brick remains at rest.
The net force on the brick is 10 N, and the brick begins to move.
The net force on the brick is 0 N, and the brick remains at rest.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
One person pulls on a rope with a force of 400 N to the left. Another person pulls on the rope opposite end with a force of 600 N to the right. What is the unbalanced net force?
200 N to the right
400 N to the right
600 N to the right
1000 N to the right
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the Most reasonable explanation for why a toy car rolls farther on a wood floor than on thick carpet?
The car weighs more on the carpet.
The car weighs more on the floor.
The car has more resistance.
The car weighs less on the wood floor.
Tags
NGSS.3-PS2-1
NGSS.3-PS2-2
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In a lab investigation, a student notes that two metal blocks have the same mass. Based on this observation, if the two blocks were put on opposite sides of a balance, they would BEST represent
balanced forces
unbalanced forces
equal and opposite reactions
objects in motion
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When two unequal forces act in opposite directions on a moving object, the object will
absorb the forces
come to an immediate stop
move in the direction of the larger force
change direction
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A ball rolls across the floor and slows down to a stop. Which force caused the ball to slow down.
friction
gravity
inertia
magnetic
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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