Basic Physics Concepts Quiz

How fast or slow an object is moving is its

• friction

• speed

• direction

• distance

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The path of a moving object follows is its

• distance

• direction

• speed

• motion

The ends of a magnet, where the force of attraction is greatest, are called the

• friction

• magnetism

• magnetic poles

• permanent magnet

A magnet that keeps its magnetism is a/an

• Permanent magnet

• Temporary magnet

• Electromagnet

• Bar magnet

A force that pulls objects toward the center of Earth is

• attract

• force

• gravity

• friction

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A magnet’s ability to attract certain metals is called

• magnetism

• direction

• magnetic poles

• ability

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The measure of how far an object has traveled

• pitch

• wave

• distance

• speed

A change in an object’s position is called _______________.

• motion

• acceleration

• displacement

• velocity

An object that pulls certain metals toward it is a/an _______________

• magnet

• attractor

• repeller

• conductor

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A magnet that loses its magnetism quickly is a/an _______________

• temporary magnet

• permanent magnet

• electromagnet

• induced magnet