Physics Quiz

What is the definition of acceleration?

• The overall rate at which an object moves

• The rate at which velocity changes

• Any push or pull

• Force that resists movement between two surfaces

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What does average speed refer to?

• Speed with a direction

• The energy an object has because of position or size

• The overall rate at which an object moves

• The rate at which velocity changes

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What is force defined as?

• The energy an object has because of position or size

• Any push or pull

• The rate at which velocity changes

• A mass hung by a fixed point that can swing freely

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What is friction?

• Force that resists movement between two surfaces

• The overall rate at which an object moves

• Energy in motion

• Force of attraction between 2 objects

What is gravity described as?

• The energy an object has because of position or size

• Speed with a direction

• Force of attraction between 2 objects

• Any push or pull

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What is the principle of inertia as stated by Newton's 1st law?

• For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

• The acceleration of an object is dependent upon two variables - the force acting upon the object and the mass of the object

• Resistance to change

• A mass hung by a fixed point that can swing freely

How is kinetic energy defined?

• The overall rate at which an object moves

• Energy in motion

• The rate at which velocity changes

• Force that resists movement between two surfaces

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What does Newton's 2nd law state about acceleration?

• The acceleration of an object is dependent upon two variables - the force acting upon the object and the mass of the object

• Resistance to change

• For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

• The energy an object has because of position or size

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What is Newton's 3rd law of motion?

• The energy an object has because of position or size

• Resistance to change

• For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

• The rate at which velocity changes

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What is a pendulum?

• A mass hung by a fixed point that can swing freely

• Energy in motion

• The rate at which velocity changes

• Force of attraction between 2 objects

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