Physics Concepts Quiz

Which of the following describes an unbalanced force?

• A force that causes a change in motion

• A force that does not cause a change in motion

• A force that is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction

• A force that is balanced by another force

Kinetic Energy is the energy possessed by an object due to its:

• Position

• Motion

• Shape

• Temperature

Potential Energy is associated with which of the following?

• Kinetic Energy

• Stored Energy

• Thermal Energy

• Sound Energy

Conservation of Momentum is a fundamental principle in physics. Which of the following best describes this principle?

• Momentum is always conserved in an isolated system.

• Momentum can be created or destroyed in an isolated system.

• Momentum is only conserved in non-isolated systems.

• Momentum is irrelevant in physics.

Which of the following is an example of Newton's 1st Law of Motion?

• A book resting on a table remains at rest until pushed.

• A car accelerating on a highway.

• A ball thrown upwards comes back down.

• A rocket launching into space.

Which of the following is an example of Newton's 2nd Law of Motion?

• A car accelerating when the driver steps on the gas pedal.

• A book resting on a table.

• A ball rolling at a constant speed on a flat surface.

• A satellite orbiting the Earth.

Describe an example of Newton's 3rd Law of Motion.

• A rocket launching into space

• A car accelerating on a highway

• A book resting on a table

• A ball rolling down a hill

Describe an example of Kinetic Energy.

• A car moving at a constant speed

• A book lying on a table

• A compressed spring

• A charged battery

Describe an example of Potential Energy.

• A ball at the top of a hill

• A car moving at high speed

• A light bulb turned on

• A fan spinning

Which of the following is an example of Potential Energy?

• A rock at the edge of a cliff

• A moving car

• A flowing river

• A burning candle