CIE Physics IGCSE Quiz - Unit 1: Force and Motion

What is the primary purpose of a ruler in physics?

• To measure time intervals
• To measure the length of an object
• To measure the volume of liquids
• To measure temperature

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

• Mass changes with location, weight does not
• Weight is a measure of matter, mass is a force
• Mass is constant, weight varies with gravitational field strength
• Weight is measured in kilograms, mass in Newtons

According to Newton's second law, what is the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?

• Force = mass + acceleration
• Force = mass - acceleration
• Force = mass × acceleration
• Force = mass / acceleration

In a distance-time graph, what does a straight line indicate?

• Constant speed
• Acceleration
• Deceleration
• Variable speed

What happens to the pressure of a gas if its volume increases while keeping the temperature constant?

• Pressure increases
• Pressure decreases
• Pressure remains the same
• Pressure fluctuates

Which of the following best describes elastic deformation?

• Permanent change in shape
• Temporary change in shape
• No change in shape
• Change in mass

What is the principle of conservation of momentum?

• Total momentum before = total momentum after
• Total energy before = total energy after
• Total force before = total force after
• Total mass before = total mass after

Which of the following is a scalar quantity?

• Velocity
• Acceleration
• Mass
• Force

What is the unit of pressure?

• Pascals
• Newtons
• Joules
• Watts

What does the gradient of a speed-time graph represent?

• Distance
• Speed
• Acceleration
• Time