
AP Physics 1 Unit 2 Review
Authored by Brian Usry
Physics
11th - 12th Grade
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This quiz comprehensively covers Newton's laws of motion and force analysis, representing the foundational mechanics concepts taught in AP Physics 1. The questions assess students' understanding of force relationships, equilibrium conditions, inclined plane dynamics, friction calculations, and free body diagram interpretation at the 11th-12th grade level. Students need to demonstrate mastery of vector component analysis, applying Newton's three laws in various contexts, calculating coefficients of friction, analyzing systems with multiple connected masses, and understanding the relationship between net force and acceleration. The problems require both conceptual reasoning and quantitative problem-solving skills, including the ability to recognize when objects are in equilibrium versus accelerating states, interpret force diagrams accurately, and apply kinematic equations in conjunction with force analysis. Created by Brian Usry, a Physics teacher in the US who teaches grades 11-12. This quiz serves as an excellent review tool for AP Physics 1 Unit 2, providing comprehensive coverage that can be used for formative assessment, homework assignments, or exam preparation. The variety of question formats—from conceptual multiple choice to calculation-based problems—allows teachers to gauge student understanding across different learning objectives and identify areas needing reinforcement. Teachers can deploy this quiz as a warm-up activity before diving deeper into dynamics applications, use individual questions for quick checks during instruction, or assign the complete assessment for comprehensive unit review. The content aligns with AP Physics 1 learning objectives covering Newton's laws (3.A.1.1, 3.A.1.2, 3.A.1.3), force analysis (3.B.1.1, 3.B.1.2), and friction concepts (3.C.4.1, 3.C.4.2), supporting students' preparation for the rigorous problem-solving expectations of the AP examination.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
As the angle of the incline increases, what happens to the normal force?
The normal force increases
The normal force decreases
The normal force is not affected by the incline
The normal force is only dependent on the force due to gravity
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
The Earth pulls downward on a pingpong ball with a force of 1N. If this is the "action" force, what is the "reaction" force?
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NGSS.MS-PS2-4
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Given the FBD, which of the following must be true?
The frictional force must be accelerating the system to the left.
The box must be accelerating to the right.
The box must be moving to the right.
The FBD is incorrectly drawn. This situation isn't possible
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is true about the system shown?
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Camille launches has a catapult that changes the velocity of a ball (m= 2 kg) from 0 to 10 m/s in one sec. What is the average force that is exerted on the ball during launch?
20 N
5 N
8 N
0.2 N
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following statements is true about the image above?
The accelerations of the blocks will vary according to their mass
The net force acting on each block is the same
The blocks will experience the same acceleration
The 3m box will eat the 2m and the m boxes
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following is not true about the system?
T3 is equal to the scalar sum of the magnitudes of T2 and T1
T3 is equal in magnitude to Fg
The x- components of the T1 and T2 and equivalent but in opposite directions
The system is in equilibrium.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
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