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Motion Quizzes

Get ready to play this "Newton's laws of motion quiz." Newton's three laws of motion are some of the most highly regarded scientific discoveries to date, but how ...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 42166 | Last updated: Sep 08, 2025

Sample Question
How can you tell if an object is in motion?

The object will look different.

I'll be able to see the forces.

It will remain in the same position.

Its position will change in relation to other objects.

Force And Motion Practice Quiz Questions!

Hello and welcome to this 'force and motion quiz' that we've created below for you. In physics, we know that for every action, there is a reaction. Over the past few da...

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 30768 | Last updated: Mar 25, 2025

Sample Question
It would probably be easiest to ride a bicycle across:

Gravel

Sand

Grass

Sidewalk

Projectile Motion Quiz Questions with Answers

Did you like studying projectile motion in physics? Try out these projectile motion quiz questions with answers, and see how much you know. This assessment will become a part of th...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 14956 | Last updated: Nov 25, 2024

Sample Question
A stone with an initial velocity of zero is dropped from a bridge above a river. After 3 s, the stone strikes the water below the bridge. Approximately how fast is the stone traveling when it strikes the water?

10 m/s

20 m/s

30 m/s

45 m/s

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Kinematics Quizzes

Motion Graph Quiz Questions And Answers

In this physics quiz, we will focus on graphing motion. Take this motion graph quiz to find how well you have studied this topic at your school. Motion is a change in the position ...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 45481 | Last updated: Nov 22, 2024

Sample Question
The graph below represents the motion of an object. According to the graph, as time increases, the velocity of the object:

Increases

Decreases

Remains the same

The Ultimate Physics Kinematics Quiz

The best Physics Kinematics Quiz is here. Kinematics is the branch of classical mechanics concerned with the motion of various objects without reference to the forces that cau...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 26968 | Last updated: Jul 04, 2024

Sample Question
A person walks towards East for 10 meters and then towards North for 10 meters. The total displacement traveled is:

10 meters

14.14 meters

20 meters

20.14 meters

Distance and Displacement Quiz

Distance and displacement are two very important topics in Physics. Today we're going to test your knowledge with this distance and displacement quiz. When you move an object f...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 24050 | Last updated: Aug 02, 2024

Sample Question
A softball player leaves the batter's box, overruns first base by 3.0 meters, and then returns to first base. Compared to the total distance traveled by the player, the magnitude of the player's total displacement from the batter's box is

Smaller

Larger

The same

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Dynamics Quizzes

concept of density quiz questions

Explore the concept of density through practical problems involving mass and volume. This quiz assesses the ability to calculate density, compare densities of different materials, ...

Questions: 8 | Attempts: 10538 | Last updated: Sep 12, 2023

Sample Question
What is the density of an object with a mass of 48 grams and a volume of 3 ml?

144 g/ml

16 g/ml

45 g/ml

51 g/ml

Newton's 2nd Law Exam Questions! Quiz

Welcome to Newton's 2nd Law Exam Questions Quiz, where you'll test your understanding of one of the fundamental principles in classical mechanics. The quiz will challenge y...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 7782 | Last updated: Oct 16, 2024

Sample Question
Compared to a 1kg block of solid iron, a 2kg block of solid iron has twice as much:

Inertia

Mass

Volume

All

Physics Online Quiz On Dynamics

This quiz covers topics related to motion, specifically speed/velocity, acceleration, uniform motion, uniformly accelerated linear motion, and forces/friction. Expect question...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 6859 | Last updated: Mar 29, 2024

Sample Question
Study the motion of the body in each case: a. a ship moving at 10 km/h in a straight path. b. a car moving on a straight path and then slowing down to stop c. a storm initially moving at 50 km/h northeast and then 60 km/h eastward d. a bus moving at 40 km/h around a curve. Which bodies move with constant speed?

C and d only

A and d only

B and c only

A, b and c

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Forces Quizzes

Scalar And Vector MCQ Quiz With Answers

Have you studied scalars and vectors during your physics class in school? Take this scalar and vector MCQs quiz to check your knowledge of the same. Scalar and vector are just two ...

Questions: 23 | Attempts: 54365 | Last updated: Oct 01, 2024

Sample Question
Which of the following is a physical quantity that has a magnitude but no direction?

Vector

Frame of reference

Resultant

Scalar

turning effect of forces quiz questions and answers

What do you know about the turning effects of forces? Can you solve these quiz questions and answers based on the turning forces? Try the quiz below and check your knowledge about ...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 13588 | Last updated: Oct 28, 2024

Sample Question
The moment of a force causes an object to

Move forward

Move backward

Stop moving

Rotate about a specific point.

Types of Forces Quiz: Trivia Test!

A-Force is that external agent that either produces or stops the motion and changes the direction or shape and size of the object on which it acts. There are several types of force...

Questions: 37 | Attempts: 7460 | Last updated: Oct 18, 2024

Sample Question
A force is a:

State of matter

Energy

Direction

Push or pull

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Work Quizzes

examples of work Quiz

What are some examples of work? How do you calculate the amount of work? Let's check it now!

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 1016 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Giovanni used the forklift to lift a pallet of red bricks 12 meters high. Is this an example of work?

YES

NO

What do you know about work?

Work can mean different things to different people. The meaning of work in physics differs from the formal definition. Take this quiz to check whether you really understand t...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 69 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
Activities involving mental and physical effort is referred to as what?

A. Fitness

B. Work

C. Jogging

D. Dancing

Structural and Programming Fundamentals Quiz

Enhance your understanding of scientific concepts with 'Science Review Questions Unit 3.' This quiz focuses on assessing key scientific principles, helping learners solidify their ...

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 10 | Last updated: Aug 04, 2025

Sample Question
What are some pros and cons of mass structures?

Pros: Easily movable, Resistant to erosion, Low cost. Cons: Prone to collapse, Lightweight construction material, Quick to construct.

Pros: Durable in all weather conditions, Low environmental impact, Cost-effective. Cons: Limited design options, Slow erosion resistance, Difficult to transport.

Pros: Held In place by own weight, losing small parts has little effect, can be eroded for a long period of time. Cons: Not always solid, High Price, Takes a long time to constuct

Pros: High flexibility, Low maintenance cost, Fast construction time. Cons: Vulnerable to natural disasters, Heavyweight material, Expensive to maintain.

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Energy Quizzes

Test Your Knowledge: Energy Quiz

Think you understand how energy powers our world? Test your knowledge with our Energy Quiz. This quiz delves into the intricate realm of energy, from its basic forms and sources to...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 54587 | Last updated: Aug 19, 2024

Sample Question
Which type of energy transformation occurs in a battery-powered flashlight?

Chemical to electrical to light

Electrical to chemical to light

Light to chemical to electrical

Chemical to thermal to electrical

Potential And Kinetic Energy Quiz

Welcome to our Potential And Kinetic Energy Quiz! This quiz is designed to test your understanding of the fundamental concepts of energy transformation. Potential energy is the ene...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 50821 | Last updated: Jan 13, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following has the most potential energy?

A truck at the top of a hill.

A car that is speeding down the hill.

A person at the top of a hill.

All of these have equal potential energy.

Pearson Science Year 7 Quiz!

The study of science, when you consider all of the incredible discoveries that have come out of it, is arguably the most fabulous journey humankind has ever embarked upon. It has a...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 30299 | Last updated: May 05, 2025

Sample Question
Energy is...

Anything at moves.

The ability to do work.

Unable to be seen.

Able to be created

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Power Quizzes

PHYSICS 2 ONLINE QUIZ 2: WORK, ENERGY, POWER

Embark on an enlightening journey through the world of physics with our online quiz focused on Work, Energy, and Power! Challenge your understanding of fundamental concepts as you ...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 20454 | Last updated: Jan 13, 2025

Sample Question
Which of the following is NOT a renewable source of energy?

Solar energy

Wind energy

Hydroelectric energy

Fossil fuels

Energize Your Knowledge: Work, Power, and Energy Quiz

Power up your understanding of physics with the 'Energize Your Knowledge: Work, Power, and Energy Quiz.' Delve into the fundamentals of work, power, and energy through stim...

Questions: 12 | Attempts: 3243 | Last updated: Mar 28, 2025

Sample Question
A solar collector heats the water in the water tank of a home. Which energy transformation equation best describes this situation?

Radiant --> thermal

Radiant --> electrical

Radiant --> gravitational --> electrical

Radiant --> gravitational --> thermal

Work Power energy IGCSE

This quiz includes the topics on Work, Energy and Power. The quiz is consisting of 15 multiple-choice items, which are all conceptual. Time limit for the quiz is 15 min...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 2777 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
Which of the following is not a unit for power?

Joule – second

Watt

Newton-meter per second

Horsepower

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Momentum Quizzes

Take this Secondary Level Momentum Quiz

Have you studied momentum during your physics class? Do you remember it well? Take this secondary-level momentum quiz to test your knowledge on this important physics topic. Here, ...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 7911 | Last updated: Mar 27, 2024

Sample Question
Momentum has

Magnitude only

Direction only

Magnitude and direction

Force and Velocity

Impulse and Momentum Quiz For Beginners

Dive into the fascinating world of physics with our Impulse and Momentum Quiz. This quiz is designed to test your understanding of two fundamental concepts in mechanics: impulse an...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 6092 | Last updated: Mar 27, 2024

Sample Question
The momentum of a body is equal to its mass multiplied by its velocity.

True

False

Momentum And Collision Quiz

This quiz focuses on the principles of momentum and collisions, exploring concepts like impulse, relative velocities post-collision, and the mathematical relationship between momen...

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 1897 | Last updated: Oct 28, 2024

Sample Question
1. The mass 'm' of the object is moving with a straight line motion and another object is mass equal to the first object and it is moving along the same direction. after collision what is the speed of the both objects

Different velocities

Different direction and different velocities

Velocity of the first object is greater than another

Velocity of the first object is less than the another

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Circular Motion Quizzes

Conceptual Physics: Questions On Rotational Motion

Explore the dynamics of rotational motion with this engaging quiz on Conceptual Physics. Assess your understanding of linear and angular speeds through practical examples like merr...

Questions: 61 | Attempts: 3209 | Last updated: Apr 26, 2024

Sample Question
Horses that move with the fastest linear speed on a merry-go-round are located

Near the center

Near the outside

Anywhere, because they all move at the same speed

Chapter 8: Rotational Motion

This quiz in 'Chapter 8: Rotational Motion' assesses understanding of key concepts like angular displacement, velocity, and acceleration. It explores rotational dynamics through pr...

Questions: 74 | Attempts: 2177 | Last updated: Sep 15, 2023

Sample Question
Angular displacement is usually express in units of

Meters.

Radians.

Revolutions.

Arcs.

Chapter 5: Circular Motion; Gravitation

Explore the fundamentals of circular motion and gravitation in this engaging quiz. Topics include acceleration in constant speed, circular path dynamics, and the relationship betwe...

Questions: 80 | Attempts: 1807 | Last updated: Mar 03, 2023

Sample Question
Is it possible for an object moving with a constant speed to accelerate? Explain.

No, if the speed is constant then the acceleration is equal to zero.

No, an object can accelerate only if there is a net force acting on it.

Yes, although the speed is constant, the direction of the velocity can be changing.

Yes, if an object is moving it can experience acceleration.

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Gravitation Quizzes

Gravitation quiz

This Gravitation quiz assesses understanding of gravitational concepts, including the nature of gravitational forces, their dependence on mass, and gravitational acceleration. It i...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 7797 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
What quantity is gravitational force ?

Scalar quantity

Vector quantity

A and B both

None

Mass, Weight & Density

Explore the fundamental concepts of mass, weight, and density through this engaging quiz. Topics include calculating density, understanding weight variations on different celestial...

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 1431 | Last updated: Feb 01, 2024

Sample Question
A container, of mass 50g, contains 40cm3 of the liquid. If total mass of the container and liquid is 70g, What is the density of the liquid?

0.50 g/cm3

0.80 g/cm3

1.40 g/cm3

2.00 g/cm3

Orbits and Gravity Quiz

Explore the fundamentals of gravity and orbital mechanics in this engaging quiz. Assess your understanding of how gravity influences celestial bodies, the nature of orbits, and the...

Questions: 9 | Attempts: 1115 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
What is Gravity?

Gravity is the force that causes smaller bodies to accelerate towards the surface of a larger body.

Gravity is the force that causes smaller bodies to accelerate away from the surface of a larger body.

Gravity is the force that causes larger bodies to accelerate towards the surface of a smaller body.

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Oscillation Quizzes

11th Grade Physics: Quiz on Simple Harmonic Motion!

Below is an 11th-grade physics trivia quiz on simple harmonic motion! One of the major rules when it comes to forcing is that for every action, there is a reaction. The simple harm...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 4125 | Last updated: Aug 29, 2023

Sample Question
Which statement best describes simple harmonic motion?

An oscillation that increases in amplitude over time

An oscillation that gets quicker and quicker

An oscillation with a fixed period and fixed amplitude

An oscillation with fixed period and amplitude which varies over time

Pendulum Time Warp: A Quiz on the Period of a Simple Pendulum

Have you studied the Simple Pendulum in your Physics class? Take this quiz on the time period of a simple pendulum, and test your knowledge. We have got a few questions for your pr...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 2457 | Last updated: Mar 05, 2024

Sample Question
Suppose that it takes a simple pendulum 1.8 seconds to swing from its leftmost point to its rightmost point. What is the period of the pendulum?

3.6s, 3.6 s, 3.6sec, 3.6seconds, 3.6 seconds

Online Physics Quiz 2020 for B. Sc. Sem II organized by Department of Physics, Kamla Nehru Mahavidyalaya, Nagpur

B. Sc. Sem II Instructions: The Quiz is based on the R. T. M. Nagpur University Syllabus of B. Sc. (Physics). The Quiz consist of total 50 questions. Question no....

Questions: 50 | Attempts: 1065 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
In simple harmonic motion (SHM), at the mean position.

The velocity of a particle moving is zero

The velocity of a particle moving is minimum

The velocity of a particle moving is maximum

None of the mentioned

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Friction Quizzes

Basic Questions on Friction! Trivia Quiz

Friction is the force opposing the relative motion of solid surfaces, fluid layers, and material elements coming against each other. This quiz features questions concerning frictio...

Questions: 18 | Attempts: 11750 | Last updated: Feb 12, 2024

Sample Question
Which direction does Friction act with respect to motion?

Same direction

Opposite direction

Physical Processes - Friction

Please could you read this: Bitesize Revision before completing the quiz.

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1640 | Last updated: Mar 22, 2023

Sample Question
A puck slides along an icy surface. What makes it slow down?

It runs out of push

It rubs against the ice

It runs out of electricity

Friction: Science Trivia Facts! Quiz

We generate friction almost every day when you think about it because judging by its definition, friction is the force resisting the relative motion of solid surfaces, or any other...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1365 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2023

Sample Question
How many types of friction are there in total?

3

4

6

5

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Elasticity Quizzes

Physics Test on Modulus of Elasticity! Trivia Quiz

Elasticity, according to our physics class, is the ability of an item to revert to its size after it has been stretched. Hooke`s law forms the basis of measuring the elasticity of ...

Questions: 61 | Attempts: 632 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Elastic modulus can only be found for materials with linear relationships.

True

False

How Much Can You Stretch? Test Your Knowledge on Hooke's Law

Dive into the world of elasticity and test your understanding with our Hooke's Law Quiz! This quiz is a journey through the fundamental principles of Hooke's Law, a corners...

Questions: 15 | Attempts: 179 | Last updated: Nov 25, 2023

Sample Question
What is Hooke's law?

A law that states the relationship between force and displacement in a spring.

A law that states the relationship between force and acceleration in a spring.

A law that states the relationship between mass and displacement in a spring.

A law that states the relationship between mass and acceleration in a spring.

Anatomy of a Load

This quiz is to test your ability to identify different parts of a load.

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 55 | Last updated: May 24, 2023

Sample Question
Reference load # 1357555 to answer the following question: What is the name of the Customer?

Quaker Outbound, Quaker Outbound c/o Cass

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Fluid Statics Quizzes

Physics Test: Practice Questions On Moments, Levers And Gears!

In this "Physics Test: Practice Questions On Moments, Levers, And Gears!" on the scientific topic of physics, we'll be taking a look at the moment of force – wh...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 13295 | Last updated: Sep 02, 2024

Sample Question
A SEE-SAW. On one side, there is a person with a weight of 600N. He is sitting 3m away from the pivot. On the other side is a person weighing 450N. How far away must (s)he sit?

2m

4m

6m

3.5m

Chapter 9: Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture

This quiz covers concepts from Chapter 9: Static Equilibrium; Elasticity and Fracture, focusing on the principles of forces and balance. It assesses understanding of net forces, mo...

Questions: 43 | Attempts: 657 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
A book weighs 6 N. When held at rest above your head the net force on the book is

0 N.

6 N.

9.8 N.

-6 N.

Sec 3 Physics Quiz for SST students - Moment

This Sec 3 Physics Quiz for SST students focuses on the concept of moment. It tests understanding through practical scenarios like balancing a see-saw, identifying stable equilibri...

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 410 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
Victor and Jerry want to play see-saw. Victor is twice as heavy as Jerry. If they want the see-saw to balance easily, how far should they sit from the fulcrum?

They should sit at the same distance from the fulcrum.

Victor’s distance from the fulcrum should be twice as far as Jerry’s

Victor’s distance from the fulcrum should be half as far as Jerry’s.

Victor’s distance from the fulcrum should be four times as far as Jerry’s.

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Fluid Dynamics Quizzes

Basic Principles of Aerodynamics! Quiz

Solid objects like airplanes and birds fly perfectly in the air because they obey the laws of aerodynamics. Do you already know this? Aerodynamics is a new knowledge of the interac...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 358 | Last updated: Sep 17, 2024

Sample Question
When were the Euler equations of aerodynamics published?

1735

1757

1744

1771

Fluid dynamics - drag

Explore the principles of fluid dynamics as applied to golf ball flight. This quiz tests understanding of drag reduction, the effects of streamlining, and the role of dimple design...

Questions: 7 | Attempts: 163 | Last updated: Mar 19, 2023

Sample Question
Using your knowledge on fluid dynamics, identify how the impact of drag on a golf ball during flight can be reduced.

Altering the shape

Using the dimple design of the golf ball

Club selection

Changing the angle of attack during the swing

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Top Trending Mechanics Quizzes

7th Grade Physics Practice Test

Feeling electrified by science? Ready to test your knowledge of the amazing world around you? Gear up for the "7th Grade Physics Practice Test"! This interactive quiz includes questions on the concepts you're...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 17209 | Last updated: Dec 2, 2024

Sample Question
A force that resists the movement of one surface against another.

Centrifugal

Tension

Friction

Gravity

Forces Quiz

The Forces Quiz assesses understanding of basic physical forces, including friction, gravity, and air pressure. Participants will explore how these forces influence movement and environmental conditions, enhancing their grasp of...

Questions: 6 | Attempts: 9126 | Last updated: Sep 23, 2024

Sample Question
Friction makes objects easier to move on a flat surface.

True

False

Motion Class 9 MCQ Online Test

Hello, we've designed here a very interesting quiz about motion. Try your hands on this 'motion class 9 MCQ online test' and get to test your knowledge about this topic. Do you think you'll be able to pass this...

Questions: 11 | Attempts: 18516 | Last updated: Nov 24, 2024

Sample Question
From the given v-t graph, it can be inferred that the object is

At rest

In uniform motion

Increasing acceleration

In non-uniform motion

Planes And Axis Of Movement Quiz

Do you understand the motion of a plane? Take this planes and axis of movement quiz to see how much you know and understand the movement of planes and axis. This is a perfect quiz to practice your knowledge of motion just in a...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 15477 | Last updated: Feb 5, 2024

Sample Question
The plane which divides the body into superior and inferior halves is known as the ...

Sagittal plane

Transverse plane

Coronal plane

Frontal plane

Take This Basic Physics Quiz Questions!

Welcome to the Basic Physics Quiz, where you'll embark on a journey through the fundamental principles that form the backbone of physics. This quiz is tailored to cover essential concepts, making it an ideal starting...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 18113 | Last updated: Sep 1, 2025

Sample Question
A pull or a push applied or exerted on an object is ............................

Energy

Force

Velocity

Distance

Popular Mechanics Quizzes

Quiz On Levers And Simple Machines MCQ With Answers

Quiz On Levers and Simple machines MCQ with Answers

How much do you know about levers from our classes? Take this quiz on levers and simple machines MCQ with answers to learn about simple machines. Most of the machines we use today have a lever or two, decreasing the force it...

Questions: 13 | Attempts: 19205 | Last updated: Dec 11, 2024

Sample Question
What is the relationship between the amount of effort required and its distance from the fulcrum?

The farther from the fulcrum the effort is, the more effort needed.

The farther from the fulcrum the effort is, the less effort needed.

The farther from the fulcrum the effort is, the equal effort needed.

All of the above

Force & Motion Quiz For 8th Grade

Force & Motion Quiz for 8th Grade

Are you in 8th grade? Do you know Force, Inertia, Gravity, Acceleration, Velocity, and Speed very well? If your answer is yes, then this Force & Motion Quiz is made for you. This informative quiz contains a wide range of...

Questions: 35 | Attempts: 16122 | Last updated: Oct 21, 2024

Sample Question
What is motion?

When an object changes position relative to a reference point.

When something is still and not moving.

Both A and B

Neither A nor B

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