AP Physics Misconceptions
Authored by Lisa Thompson
Science
12th Grade
NGSS covered
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A
B
C
D
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NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
NGSS.MS-PS3-1
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A
B
C
D
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
When looking at friction problems, if the net force in the x-direction on an object is zero, what can we say about its acceleration?
it is positive
it is negative
it is zero
not enough information is given
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Normal force is
Always opposite the weight
Always parallel and down the incline
Always perpendicular to the surface
It depends on the direction of motion
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A box weighing 46 newtons rests on an incline that makes an angle of 25° with the horizontal. What is the magnitude of the component of the box’s weight perpendicular to the incline?
19N
21N
42N
26N
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-2
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What direction does friction act relative to sliding?
in the same direction
in the opposite direction
need more information
depends on the force
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
A box takes 40 N to start moving when the coefficient of static friction is .54. What is the weight of the box?
81 N
18 N
98 N
74 N
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NGSS.MS-PS2-2
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