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1
Can humans breathe normally in space as they can on Earth?
yes
no
2
Is anything faster than the speed of light in a vacuum?
no
yes
3
The bigger the unbalanced force acting on the object, the _____ the acceleration of the object.
bigger
smaller
4
Will more massive objects attract each other with a greater or smaller gravitational force?
smaller gravitational force
greater gravitational force
5
What science deals most with energy and forces?
A.Biology
D.Agriculture
B.Physics
C.Botany
6
Does the sun orbit the Earth?
no
yes
7
What is the name of the force holding us to the Earth?
Force
magnitude
gravity
acceleration
8
Which law states the need to wear seatbelts?
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
Newton's First Law
none of the above
9
Which of these physics terms deals with the motion of objects?
Thermodynamics
Electromagnetism
Sound
Classical Mechanics
10
What is the distance of a soccer player who runs 120m and then returns to the middle?
0m
180 m
120 m
60 m
11
What is the definition of force?
how hard we push on something
the distance that an object moves when it is pushed
12
What is another name for the Newton's first law of motion?
Law of Inertia
Law of Acceleration
Law of Velocity
Law of Mass
13
A balance is a scientific tool used to measure
A.Temperature
D. Mass
C. Volume
B. Time
14
Objects which are at equilibrium will:
accelerate
not accelerate
15
The greater the mass of the object, the greater it is will resist a change in its motion
True
False
16
Newton's second law states that an unbalanced force that acts upon an object causes it to:
not accelerate (keep the same velocity)
accelerate
have a velocity
17
Which of Newton's Laws states the following? F=ma.
Newton's First Law
Newton's Second Law
Newton's Third Law
All of the above
18
Is the sun a star or a planet?
star
planet
19
Which law explains why a picture hanging on a wall does not move?
Second Law
First Law
Third Law
20
Which law best explains how rockets work?
Third Law
Second Law
First Law
21
Which of these people have NOT contributed major ideas to physics?
Charles Darwin
Isaac Newton
Richard Fernman
Albert Einstein
22
What planet is known as the red planet?
Titan
Saturn
Mercury
Mars
23
Which of the following is not included in physical science?
A.Physics
D.Zoology
B.Chemistry
C.Astronomy
24
Matter is
Any liquid that takes up space and has mass.
Anything that takes up space and has mass
Any visible solid that has mass.
25
The force of gravity is proportional to the product of the two masses.
False
True
I don't know
26
Which of these terms is NOT associated with classical mechanics?
Conductivity
Force
Friction
27
1. What is the closest planet to the Sun?
Mercury
Saturn
Mars
28
What scientist is well known for his theory of relativity?
Galileo
Isaac N.
Aristotle
Albert E.
29
What is the first name of the famous scientist who gave us three laws of motion?
Aristotle
Einstein
Galileo
Isaac
30
Which of these college majors would NOT need a course in physics?
Political Science
Computer Science
Biology
Astronomy
31
What is the earth’s primary source of energy?
Fire
Water
Life
Sun
32
Physics doesn’t use any math.
True
False
