Physics Spring Benchmark Practice

What is the standard metric unit for length?

• meter

• yard

• second

• inch

What is the standard metric unit of time?

• second

• hour

• meters/second

• meters/second²

What is the standard metric unit for mass?

• kilogram

• gram

• pound

• momentum

What is the standard metric unit for volume?

• liter

• gallon

• quart

• cup

A vector has...

• magnitude only

• magnitude and direction

• direction only

• neither direction or magnitude

A scalar has...

• magnitude only

• direction only

• magnitude and direction

• nothing to do with physics

Equilibrium is when...

• there are no forces acting on an object

• there are balanced forces acting on an object

• an object is at rest

An object can be in equilibrium if it is moving at a constant speed

• True

• False

A force is...

• a push or pull

• measured in m/s

• always positive

• a measure of mass

Force is measured in

• m/s

• m/s²

• N

• kg m/s