Physics Quiz: Forces, Motion, and Graphs

What does the gradient of a displacement-time graph represent?

• Distance travelled
• Acceleration
• Velocity
• Force

According to Newton's First Law, what will happen to an object at rest?

• It will remain at rest unless acted upon by a resultant force
• It will start moving spontaneously
• It will accelerate indefinitely
• It will change shape

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

• Velocity
• Force
• Speed
• Acceleration

What is the formula for calculating weight?

• W = m × a
• W = m × g
• W = g × a
• W = a × v

In a velocity-time graph, what does a horizontal line indicate?

• Acceleration
• Deceleration
• Constant speed
• Stationary

Which of the following forces is NOT mentioned in the text?

• Frictional force
• Magnetic force
• Gravitational force
• Electrostatic force

What does the area under a velocity-time graph represent?

• Acceleration
• Distance travelled
• Force
• Mass

According to Newton's Second Law, what is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

• F = m + a
• F = m × a
• F = m - a
• F = a / m

If an object experiences a net force of zero, what can be inferred about its motion?

• It is accelerating
• It is moving at a constant speed
• It is at rest
• Both B and C

What happens to an object's shape when a force is applied?

• It always changes shape
• It can change shape, speed, or direction
• It remains unchanged
• It only changes speed