Quiz-I1.EX1-Vocabulary

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What is position in physics?

• The speed of an object
• The place where someone or something is located
• The direction of motion
• The acceleration of a body

Which of the following is the SI base unit of length?

• Centimeter
• Kilometer
• Meter
• Millimeter

What is displacement in physics?

• The total distance traveled by an object
• The time taken for a journey
• The vector representing the shortest distance from initial to final position
• The speed of an object at a given time

In physics, what is a component?

• A complete system
• A part or element of a larger whole
• The total force acting on an object
• The direction of a vector

What does the term "resultant" refer to in physics?

• The initial force applied to an object
• The average of all forces acting on an object
• The difference between two forces
• The total force acting on an object, including its direction

Which of the following best describes a scalar quantity?

• It has both magnitude and direction
• It only has direction
• It is fully described by magnitude alone
• It cannot be measured

What distinguishes vectors from scalars?

• Vectors have only magnitude
• Vectors have both magnitude and direction
• Vectors have only direction
• Vectors cannot be measured