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Unit Test 2.1 Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Look at the distance-time graph. What is the average speed of the object during the first 5 seconds?

a)

0 m/s

b)

1 m/s

c)

5 m/s

d)

10 m/s

2.

As the game of tug-of-war begins, the teams begin to tug, and the flag starts moving toward the team on the right. Which statement best describes what is occurring in relation to Newton’s First Law?

a)

The team on the right is applying less force to make the forces balanced.

b)

The team on the right is applying less force to make the forces unbalanced.

c)

The team on the right is applying more force to make the forces unbalanced.

d)

The team on the right is applying more force to make the forces balanced.

3.

If both teams pull with equal force, the forces are _______ and the flag will _______.

a)

balanced; not move

b)

unbalanced; not move

c)

balanced; move

d)

unbalanced; move

4.

A turtle travels 1 km/hour for 10 hours. The turtle then stops to rest for 2 hours. After that, it continues to travel at 1 km/hour for 4 hours. Which point on the graph represents the turtle's position when it rested?

a)

A to B

b)

B to C

c)

C to D

d)

A to D

5.

What is the total distance traveled by the turtle after 16 hours?

a)

10 km

b)

12 km

c)

14 km

d)

16 km

6.

How long does the turtle rest during its journey?

a)

1 hour

b)

2 hours

c)

3 hours

d)

4 hours

7.

Which point on the graph represents the turtle's position after 14 hours?

a)

13 km

b)

12 km

c)

10 km

d)

14 km

8.

What is the total time from start to finish for the turtle's journey?

a)

12 hours

b)

14 hours

c)

16 hours

d)

18 hours

9.

What is the distance covered by the turtle before it stops to rest?

a)

8 km

b)

9 km

c)

10 km

d)

11 km

10.

A plane is traveling in a straight line as it flies through the air. The plane’s engine uses force to push the plane forward in a straight line through the air. Air resistance is a force that pushes the plane in a direction opposite its path. If the force of the engine equals the force of air resistance, the plane _________. If the force of the engine is greater than the force of air resistance, the plane _____. If the force of the engine is less than the force of air resistance, the plane _______. Which words, in order of appearance, best complete the sentences?

a)

maintains its speed; speeds up; slows down

b)

speeds up; maintains its speed; slows down

c)

slows down; maintains its speed; speeds up

d)

maintains its speed; slows down; speeds up

e)

speeds up; slows down; maintains its speed

11.

Which examples demonstrate the effect of unbalanced forces on a train? Select two answers.

a)

The train is slowing down as it pulls into the station.

b)

The train is moving at constant speed around a curve in the track.

c)

The train is moving at constant speed in a straight line along the track.

d)

The train is speeding up as it takes off.

12.

Team 1 and Team 2 are playing a game. They want to find out which team can push a box the hardest. The players on the teams start pushing on opposite sides of the box. Both teams push with the same amount of force. What will happen?

a)

The box may move in either direction.

b)

The box will move towards Team 1.

c)

The box will move towards Team 2.

d)

The box will not move.

13.

The forces on the car are _______ because the car has _______ motion. Force 1 is _______. Together, the magnitude of Forces 4 and 5 equal the magnitude of Force _______. Which terms best complete the sentences?

a)

balanced; constant; gravity; 2

b)

unbalanced; changing; friction; 1

c)

balanced; constant; gravity; 3

d)

unbalanced; changing; gravity; 1

14.

Imagine you are wearing your seatbelt in a car that stops suddenly. Your body is thrown forward. What is this wanting to keep going in the same direction called and what law is it?

a)

inertia ; Newton's second law of motion

b)

inertia; Newton's 1st law of motion

c)

a balanced force; law of inertia

d)

an unbalanced force; and its the law of conservation of energy

15.
A wheeled cart is moving to the right at a constant speed.  Two forces of equal magnitude are acting upon the cart. Which of the following best describes the forces and motion of the cart?
a)
Balanced Forces, Constant Speed
b)
Balanced Forces, Acceleration
c)
Unbalanced Forces, Constant Speed
d)
Unbalanced Forces, Acceleration