Physics Misconceptions Quiz

What is the core of physics?

• Observation, experimentation, and developing theories

• Biology

• Mathematics

• Chemistry

What is the misconception about physics teaching method regarding memorization?

• Students believe physics is only about memorizing formulas

• Students believe physics is only about conducting experiments

• Students believe physics is only about real-world applications

• Students believe physics is only about theoretical concepts

What is the misconception about measurements always being exact?

• Measurements are never accurate

• All measurements have some degree of uncertainty

• Measurements have no degree of uncertainty

• All measurements are always exact

What is the reality about the relationship between horizontal and vertical components of projectile motion?

• They are dependent on each other

• They are independent of each other

• Horizontal component affects vertical component

• Vertical component affects horizontal component

What is the misconception about friction always opposing motion?

• Friction always opposes motion

• Friction is not related to motion

• Friction only initiates motion

• Friction never opposes motion

What is the reality about the relationship between force and motion?

• Force is required to maintain motion

• Force is not required for motion

• Force is required to change motion

• Force is not related to motion

What is the misconception about the center of gravity and stability?

• Center of gravity has no relation to stability

• Center of gravity must be directly above the support point for stability

• Center of gravity must be directly below the support point for stability

• Center of gravity is not important for stability

What is the reality about the relationship between average velocity and instantaneous velocity?

• Average velocity is always equal to instantaneous velocity

• Average velocity and instantaneous velocity are different

• Average velocity is always greater than instantaneous velocity

• Average velocity is always less than instantaneous velocity

What is the misconception about the relationship between force and energy?

• Force is not related to energy

• Force and energy are the same

• Force is the ability to do work

• Force is a push or pull

What is the reality about the relationship between action and reaction forces?

• Action and reaction forces act on the same object

• Action and reaction forces are unrelated

• Action and reaction forces act on different objects

• Action and reaction forces are equal in magnitude only