General Physics 1 Quiz

What is the formula for centripetal acceleration in uniform circular motion?

• a_c = v^2 / r

• a_c = 2πv / t

• a_c = 4π^2r / t^2

• a_c = m * g

What does the moment of inertia depend on?

• Mass of the object

• Both mass and distribution of mass

• Speed of the object

• Distance from the axis of rotation

Which of the following is a condition for static equilibrium?

• Net force in all directions must be zero

• Net force must be greater than zero

• Net torque must be less than zero

• Net torque must be greater than zero

What is the restoring force in simple harmonic motion?

• Force that increases with displacement

• Force that tends to restore the object to its equilibrium position

• Force that accelerates the object

• Force that opposes motion

What is Hooke's Law?

• F = kx

• F = 1/2 kx^2

• F = ma

• F = mv^2/r

What type of wave requires a medium to propagate?

• Longitudinal wave

• Electromagnetic wave

• Mechanical wave

• Transverse wave

What is the formula for the period of a simple pendulum?

• T = 2πg/L

• T = 2πm/k

• T = 2πL/g

• T = 2π√(L/g)

What principle states that pressure is transmitted equally in all directions in a fluid?

• Hydrostatic Principle

• Pascal's Principle

• Archimedes' Principle

• Bernoulli's Principle

What is the relationship between frequency and period?

• f = 2π/T

• f = T^2

• f = T

• f = 1/T

What is the formula for angular momentum?

• L = I * ω

• L = m * v

• L = F * r

• L = m * g