Physics Fundamentals

What is the force that resists the motion of an object called?

• momentum

• gravity

• friction

• inertia

Which type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

What is the term for a change in an object's position over time?

• motion

• stillness

• location change

• speed

What force keeps planets in orbit around the sun?

• Friction

• Wind

• Gravity

• Magnetism

What is the force that opposes the motion of an object when in contact with another object?

• Traction

• Friction

• Slipperiness

• Resistance

Which law states that an object at rest will stay at rest unless acted upon by an external force?

• Einstein's Theory of Relativity

• Archimedes' Principle

• Newton's First Law of Motion

• Boyle's Law

What is the force that pulls objects towards the center of the Earth?

• friction

• magnetism

• repulsion

• gravity

Which type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

• Potential energy