Physics Test: Forces, Motion, and Acceleration

Mrs. Caluda wants to determine how much force she exerts while lifting weights at the gym. Since weight is a force, she should measure it in which SI unit?

• Joules

• Kilograms

• Newtons

• Meters per second

On a velocity vs. time graph, what does the slope of the line represent?

• Distance traveled

• Acceleration

• Speed

• Velocity

In a velocity vs. time graph, what is the dependent variable?

• Time

• Velocity

• Distance

• Acceleration

Mr. Ronny is sitting in a chair while Mrs. Caluda pushes him across a wooden floor. Which of the following methods would decrease the friction between the chair and the floor?

• Attaching wheels to the chair

• Waxing or polishing the floor

• Removing Ronny from the chair

• All of the above

Which statement best describes the motion of an object based on the given graph?

• The object is moving at a steady speed.

• The object is coming to a stop.

• The object is not moving at all.

• The object is increasing its speed.

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A chandelier is hanging motionless from the ceiling. What is true about the forces acting on it?

• The forces are balanced.

• The forces are unbalanced.

• There are no forces acting on it.

• The force of gravity is greater than the tension in the chain.

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Which of the following correctly represents acceleration?

• 120 m/s² west

• 16 m/s North

• 1500 minutes

• 292 km/h Southwest

If a penny is dropped from a building, gravity pulls it downward. Air resistance will act in what direction, and how will it affect the penny?

• Upward; speed up

• Downward; slow down

• Downward; speed up

• Upward; slow down

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What describes the acceleration of car A?

• Positive acceleration North

• Negative acceleration North

• Constant velocity South

• Negative acceleration South

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What is car B doing between 5s and 20s?

• accelerating

• decelerating

• stopping

• resting

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