Our Place in the Universe Quiz 2

Mass is the amount of what in an object?

• Weight

• Volume

• Matter

• Energy

Weight is a measure of the force of what acting on an object?

• Magnetism

• Friction

• Gravity

• Motion

Weight is measured in what units?

• Kilograms

• Newtons

• Liters

• Joules

The mass of an object doesn't change when we go from one place in the universe to another. What does change depending on your location in space?

• Mass

• Volume

• Weight

• Density

What is the gravitational field strength measured in?

• Newtons per kilogram

• Kilograms per meter

• Meters per second squared

• Joules per kilogram

If Chewbacca has a mass of 250 kg, what would his weight be on Tatooine where the gravitational field strength is 20 N/kg?

• 5000 N

• 12500 N

• 2500 N

• 5200 N

What is electrostatic force?

• The force between a magnet and some metals.

• The force that opposes the movement of one object over another.

• The force between electrically charged objects.

• The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.

What is magnetic force?

• The force between electrically charged objects.

• The force that opposes the movement of one object over another.

• The force between a magnet and some metals.

• The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.

What is friction force?

• The force between a magnet and some metals.

• The force that opposes the movement of one object over another.

• The force between electrically charged objects.

• The force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun.

What is buoyancy force?

• The force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth

• The force that allows an object to float

• The force that causes objects to repel each other

• The force that causes an object to remain at rest