Conceptual Physics - Introductory Test of Knowledge

Question 1

A "wave" is any vibration traveling through any substance or medium.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 2

Physics is the best of all the sciences.

Accepted Answer

False, True

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Light is projected out of your eyes so you can see.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 5

Satellites orbiting the earth are not being pulled by gravity.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

Light and radio waves are both types of electromagnetic waves.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 11

Sound is vibrations traveling through a material like air or water.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 12

Electricity can only flow well through a battery in one direction.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

False

Question 14

Objects that are moving must have a force pushing them forward.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 15

Atoms are made up of electrons, neutrons, and protons.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 16

Electricity is when the neutrons within a material's atoms flows in a certain direction.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 17

Newton defined 5 laws of motion.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

True

Question 19

There are many different forms of energy.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

True

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