Forces, Movement, Shape, and Momentum Quiz

What is the primary difference between vectors and scalars?

• Vectors have only magnitude
• Scalars have both magnitude and direction
• Vectors have both magnitude and direction
• Scalars are always larger than vectors

Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?

• Velocity
• Force
• Speed
• Acceleration

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

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

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

• Acceleration
• Distance
• Velocity
• Force

If a car is moving at a constant speed, what would the velocity-time graph look like?

• A horizontal line
• A vertical line
• A curved line
• A zigzag line

What is the formula for calculating force according to Newton's Second Law?

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

Which type of force opposes the motion of an object?

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

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

• Speed
• Distance travelled
• Acceleration
• Force

What is the weight of a 5 kg object on Earth, where gravitational field strength is approximately 10 N/kg?

• 50 N
• 5 N
• 10 N
• 15 N

What happens to an object falling under gravity when air resistance balances its weight?

• It accelerates indefinitely
• It reaches terminal velocity
• It stops moving
• It changes direction