Physics Concepts Quiz

What surrounds a magnet and influences its environment?

• Electric field

• Magnetic field

• Nuclear field

• Gravitational field

How do electric field lines differ from magnetic field lines?

• Electric field lines are radial

• Magnetic field lines are radial

• Magnetic field lines are straight

• Electric field lines form loops

What happens when an electric field and a magnetic field oscillate together?

• They create an electromagnetic wave

• They produce sound waves

• They form a gravitational wave

• They cancel each other out

Which of the following is NOT a type of electromagnetic wave?

• Sound waves

• Gamma rays

• Infrared light

• X-rays

What is the basic idea of relativity regarding time and space?

• Time and space are absolute

• Time and space are constant

• Time and space are relative to motion

• Time and space are unrelated

What happens to time when an object moves close to the speed of light?

• Time slows down

• Time remains constant

• Time speeds up

• Time stops

In quantum mechanics, light can behave as both a wave and a what?

• Particle

• Gas

• Liquid

• Solid

What is the term for the smallest unit of light?

• Neutron

• Electron

• Proton

• Photon

What happens when an electron transitions from a higher energy level to a lower one?

• It gains mass

• It loses charge

• It releases a photon

• It absorbs a photon

Why is quantum mechanics crucial for modern technology?

• It explains gravity

• It allows for the creation of transistors

• It predicts weather patterns

• It is used in agriculture