Physics level 9 Quiz

Which of Newton's laws of motion states that an object will remain at rest or in uniform motion in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force?

• Newton's First Law

• Newton's Second Law

• Newton's Third Law

• Newton's Law of Gravitation

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

Which of the following is NOT a method of energy transfer?

• Conduction

• Convection

• Radiation

• Reflection

What property of a wave is defined as the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs?

• Amplitude

• Wavelength

• Frequency

• Speed

Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?

• Electromagnetic wave

• Mechanical wave

• Radio wave

• Light wave

What is the unit of force in the metric system?

• Joule

• Newton

• Watt

• Pascal

Which of the following is an example of convection?

• Heat from the sun warming your face

• Boiling water circulating in a pot

• A metal spoon getting hot from a hot soup

• Sound travelling through air

What is the speed of light in a vacuum?

Which of the following best describes amplitude?

• The number of waves passing a point per second

• The height of a wave from its rest position

• The distance between two consecutive crests

• The speed at which a wave travels

What is the primary difference between electromagnetic and mechanical waves?

• Electromagnetic waves require a medium, mechanical waves do not

• Mechanical waves require a medium, electromagnetic waves do not

• Both require a medium to travel

• Neither require a medium to travel