Physics Quiz on Motion and Forces

Which of the following position vs time graphs represents an object at rest?

• A horizontal line

• A line with a positive slope

• A line with a negative slope

• A curved line

Fill in the blank: The slope of a position vs time graph indicates the object's (a)   .

Open-ended: Describe how you can determine the speed of an object using a position vs time graph.

Match the following types of forces with their descriptions:

Which of the following statements is true about mass and weight?

• Mass is a force, while weight is a measure of matter.

• Mass changes with location, while weight remains constant.

• Mass is measured in kilograms, while weight is measured in newtons.

• Mass and weight are the same and measured in the same units.

Fill in the blank: The weight of an object can be calculated using the formula W = m × g, where m is the mass and g is the __________.

Open-ended: Explain how the slope of a position vs time graph can be used to determine if an object is accelerating.

Which of the following graphs shows an object moving with constant velocity?

• A horizontal line

• A line with a constant positive slope

• A line with a constant negative slope

• A curved line

Fill in the blank: An object with a steeper slope on a position vs time graph is moving (a)   than an object with a less steep slope.

Open-ended: Differentiate between static friction and kinetic friction.