Conceptual Physics Quiz

There are many different forms of energy

Satellites orbiting the earth are not being pulled by gravity

Gravity is the force with which all matter (meaning physical substances) pulls on other matter.

Physics includes the study of matter, motion, space, time, and forces

Physics is the best class at Northwood!

In physics, "speed" and "velocity" mean exactly the same thing.

If you travelled to the moon, you would have the same weight as on earth.

Friction is the force that resists an objects motion when rubbing up against another object.

If you travelled to the moon, you would have the same mass as on earth.

Newton defined 5 laws of motion.

In physics, acceleration is defined as any change in velocity or speed.

Objects that are moving must have a force pushing them forward

A textbook sitting still on a desk has no forces applied to it