Definition Of Physics
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- 1.
Which substance can be magnetized easily?
- A.
Gold
- B.
Plastic
- C.
Bamboo
- D.
Iron
Correct Answer
D. Iron -
- 2.
What property of an object may be kinetic or potential?
- A.
Placebo
- B.
Acceleration
- C.
Mass
- D.
Energy
Correct Answer
D. Energy -
- 3.
Water turns to ice at what temperature on the Celsius scale?
- A.
-40
- B.
-273.15
- C.
0
- D.
100
Correct Answer
C. 0 -
- 4.
What's the abbreviation for the form of radiation whose name means "below red"?
- A.
ROM
- B.
MRI
- C.
IR
- D.
UV
Correct Answer
C. IR -
- 5.
An object that spins on its axis once has made one what?
- A.
Revolution
- B.
Expulsion
- C.
Addition
- D.
Momentum
Correct Answer
A. Revolution -
- 6.
Electrons, protons and neutrons are all what fundamental units of matter?
- A.
Minerals
- B.
Atomic Numbers
- C.
Particles
- D.
Rays
Correct Answer
C. Particles -
- 7.
A thousand grams make up what standard SI unit?
- A.
Decigram
- B.
Decagram
- C.
Kilogram
- D.
Centigram
Correct Answer
C. Kilogram -
- 8.
What's the dark area that forms when light is blocked?
- A.
Shadow
- B.
Illusion
- C.
Mirage
- D.
Empty Space
Correct Answer
A. Shadow -
- 9.
By what process does water turn to ice?
- A.
Evaporation
- B.
Sublimation
- C.
Melting
- D.
Freezing
Correct Answer
D. Freezing -
- 10.
All physical matter is composed of what minute particles, the smallest units of any element?
- A.
Neutrinos
- B.
Atoms
- C.
Ions
- D.
Quarks
Correct Answer
B. Atoms -
- 11.
The "Big Bang" is a popular theory dealing with what event?
- A.
Splitting Of The Atom
- B.
Shifting Of Earth's Crust
- C.
Rising Of The Water Table
- D.
Formation Of The Universe
Correct Answer
D. Formation Of The Universe -
- 12.
A runner in a marathon, a child at play and a bouncing ball are all exhibiting what kind of energy?
- A.
Potential
- B.
Direct
- C.
Kinetic
- D.
Alternating
Correct Answer
C. Kinetic -
- 13.
Motion, electricity, radiation, light and sound are all examples of what?
- A.
Forces
- B.
Elements
- C.
Heat
- D.
Energy
Correct Answer
D. Energy -
- 14.
The invention of the lightning rod was a practical application of electricity by which American?
- A.
Lewis Howard Latimer
- B.
Thomas Edison
- C.
George Washington Carver
- D.
Benjamin Franklin
Correct Answer
D. Benjamin Franklin -
- 15.
A system featuring a constant electric current is known as what?
- A.
Straight Current
- B.
Direct Current
- C.
Rigid Current
- D.
One-Way Current
Correct Answer
B. Direct Current -
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