Motion and Forces: Master the Fundamentals of Physics

Question 1

Newton's second law states that force (F) is directly proportional to mass (m) and inversely proportional to acceleration (a). How does changing one of these factors affect the other two?

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Doubling the mass will double the force, and doubling the acceleration will also double the force.

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Doubling the mass will halve the force, and doubling the acceleration will also halve the force.

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Changing the mass or acceleration will not affect the force.

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Force is independent of mass and acceleration.

Question 2

What is the significance of momentum in physics? Explain how momentum is a fundamental property of moving objects and provide examples of its implications in real-world situations.

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Momentum is a conserved quantity, meaning the total momentum of a closed system remains constant.

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Momentum is just mass times velocity and has no deeper physical meaning.

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Momentum is only important for objects moving very fast, near the speed of light.

Question 3

Explain Newton's third law of motion and provide an example of how it is observed in everyday life.

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction that acts on different objects, in opposite directions.

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction that acts on the same object.

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction that acts in the same direction as the action.

Question 4

An object moves through a fluid at a constant velocity. Which factor does NOT affect the drag force acting on the object?

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Acceleration of the object

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Viscosity of the fluid

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Density of the fluid

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Shape of the object

Question 5

Which of the following factors has the most significant impact on the strength of friction between two surfaces?

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Material composition

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Surface texture

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Contact area

Question 6

When a force is applied to a spring, how does it affect the elongation of the spring and the elastic potential energy stored within it?

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Elongation increases with increasing force and stored energy.

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Elongation increases with increasing force but decreases with increasing stored energy.

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Elongation decreases with increasing force and stored energy.

Question 7

How does an object's mass affect its inertia? Explain with real-world examples.

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Mass is directly related to inertia. Objects with more mass have more inertia.

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Mass has no impact on inertia. Inertia depends only on an object's speed.

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Mass is inversely related to inertia. Objects with more mass have less inertia.

Question 8

Electromagnetic waves are part of the electromagnetic spectrum because of their:

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Wave nature and varying frequencies

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Particle nature

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Ability to travel only through material media

Question 9

Which of the following is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction?

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Vector

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Scalar

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Constant

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Variable

Question 10

An object's displacement is:

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A vector quantity that describes the change in an object's position

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A scalar quantity that describes the distance traveled by an object

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A vector quantity that describes the final position of an object

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A scalar quantity that describes the initial position of an object

Question 11

According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is:

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An equal and opposite reaction

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A greater reaction

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A smaller reaction

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No reaction

Question 12

Momentum is a conserved quantity. Which of the following is the formula for momentum?

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p = m * v

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p = F * t

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p = k * m * v^2

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p = m / v

Question 13

Friction is a force that:

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Always opposes the relative motion of two surfaces in contact

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Always helps the motion of two surfaces in contact

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Only occurs between solids

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Is independent of the surface area in contact

Question 14

Which of the following is a unit of force?

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Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Meter per second

Question 15

The law of conservation of energy states that:

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Energy can be transformed from one form to another but cannot be created or destroyed

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Energy can be created or destroyed

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Energy is constant and cannot be changed

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Energy is lost in every transformation

Question 16

An object moves with a constant velocity. Which of the following accurately describes the net force acting on the object?

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The net force is zero.

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The net force is non-zero.

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The forces acting on the object are unbalanced.

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The forces acting on the object are balanced.

Question 17

A car traveling at 20 m/s experiences a constant acceleration of -5 m/s² due to braking. Calculate its velocity after 4 seconds.

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5 m/s

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0 m/s

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10 m/s

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15 m/s

Question 18

Identify the option that does NOT represent a type of force:

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Momentum

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Frictional force

Question 19

During a car collision with a wall, what happens to the momentum of the car?

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Momentum is conserved.

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Momentum is not conserved.

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Momentum increases.

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Momentum decreases.

Question 20

Which quantity is a scalar?

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Temperature

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Velocity

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Acceleration

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Momentum

Question 21

What is the primary force responsible for propelling a rocket into space?

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Thrust

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Strong nuclear force

Question 22

What condition must be met for an object to be in equilibrium?

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No net force acts on the object.

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The object moves at a constant speed.

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The object accelerates in a straight line.

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The object rotates at a constant angular speed.

Question 23

How does the conservation of angular momentum contribute to the stability of rotating objects, like gyroscopes and figure skaters?

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Angular momentum conservation keeps the total angular momentum of a system constant, making it stable against external torques.

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Angular momentum conservation only works for objects with a constant angular velocity.

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Angular momentum conservation doesn't affect the stability of rotating objects.

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Angular momentum conservation only applies to objects with a large mass.

Question 24

How do hydroelectric dams utilize principles of energy conservation and fluid dynamics to generate electricity?

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Energy conservation: The kinetic energy of flowing water is converted into electrical energy by the turbine.

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Fluid dynamics: Turbine blade design optimizes water flow efficiency.

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Incorrect: Water velocity does not maintain constant kinetic energy flux.

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Incorrect: Turbine rotation does not generate thermal energy for steam production.

Question 25

An object with constant velocity implies that:

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There is zero net force acting on the object.

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The object is accelerating.

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The object's momentum is changing.

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The object's kinetic energy is changing.

Question 26

A ball thrown vertically upward with an initial velocity of 20 m/s will reach a maximum height of:

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20 m

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10 m

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30 m

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40 m

Question 27

Which of the following is an example of a non-contact force?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Tension

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Normal force

Question 28

The unit of energy is:

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Coulomb

Question 29

The work done on a spring with a spring constant of 100 N/m when stretched by 5 cm is:

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2.5 J

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5 J

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10 J

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20 J

Question 30

Describe how a hydraulic press operates and explain how it utilizes Pascal's principle to magnify force.

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A hydraulic press uses a piston to apply pressure to a fluid, which transmits this pressure equally throughout the fluid. This amplified pressure allows for the lifting of heavy loads.

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A hydraulic press uses a system of gears to increase the force applied to the load.

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A hydraulic press uses a pulley system to lift the load.

Question 31

Explain the principle of superposition as it applies to forces acting on an object. Describe how this principle is used to calculate the net force in such situations.

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The net force acting on an object is the sum of all the individual forces acting on it.

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Superposition implies that forces acting on an object cancel each other out, resulting in zero net force.

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Superposition only applies to forces acting in the same direction.

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The superposition principle cannot be used to solve problems involving multiple forces.

Question 32

Precisely, what does Newton's second law of motion state?

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The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force applied and inversely proportional to its mass.

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An object's state of motion remains unchanged unless acted upon by an outside force.

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For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.

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The total amount of energy in an isolated system remains constant.

Question 33

Which of the following is the unit used to measure force?

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Newton

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Joule

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Watt

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Pascal

Question 34

Which of these scenarios best exemplifies projectile motion?

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A baseball being thrown

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A car rolling

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A spinning top

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A bouncing ball

Question 35

What is the trajectory of a projectile most accurately described as?

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A parabolic curve

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A straight line

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A circle

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An ellipse

Question 36

In electric motors, torque is inversely proportional to which of the following?

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Speed

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Moment of inertia

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Voltage

Question 37

Friction has both advantages and disadvantages. Explain this dual nature and discuss its implications in engineering design and everyday applications. Provide specific examples to illustrate the benefits and drawbacks of friction.

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Friction can be both advantageous and detrimental, depending on the specific application.

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Friction is always beneficial in technological applications because it reduces energy loss.

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Friction is solely a detrimental force that should be eliminated in all engineering designs.

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Friction is only important in everyday life, not in technological applications.

Question 38

Which of the following describes the inherent characteristic of objects in motion?

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Inertia

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Velocity

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Acceleration

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Displacement

Question 39

A ball is thrown vertically upward. At its maximum height, which form of energy will have the greatest value?

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Gravitational potential energy

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Thermal energy

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Kinetic energy

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Chemical energy

Question 40

What is the acceleration due to gravity near the Earth's surface?

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9.8 m/s²

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19.6 m/s²

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0 m/s²

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4.9 m/s²

Question 41

Which of the following forces is always attractive?

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Gravitational force

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Electric force

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Frictional force

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Magnetic force

Question 42

What is the SI unit of force?

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Newton

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Joule

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Meter

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Kilogram

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a vector quantity?

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Mass

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Velocity

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Momentum

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Force

Question 44

How is impulse related to momentum?

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Impulse is the change in momentum

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Momentum is the derivative of impulse

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Impulse is a measure of force

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Impulse is inversely proportional to momentum

Question 45

According to Newton's second law of motion, the acceleration of an object is directly proportional to:

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The net force acting on the object

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The velocity of the object

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The mass of the object

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The displacement of the object

Question 46

A 100 gram ball is attached to a string of length 50 centimeters. The ball is swung in a vertical plane. Determine the tension in the string at the bottom of the swing.

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19.62 Newtons

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9.81 Newtons

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29.43 Newtons

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39.24 Newtons

Question 47

A 50 kg box is pushed across a rough floor with a coefficient of friction of 0.2. If a force of 200 Newtons is applied to the box, calculate the acceleration of the box.

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3.6 m/s²

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5.4 m/s²

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1.8 m/s²

Question 48

An object is in motion with a constant non-zero velocity. Which of the following statements regarding the object's acceleration is correct?

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It is zero.

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It is non-zero and perpendicular to the direction of motion.

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It is non-zero and opposite to the direction of motion.

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It is non-zero and in the direction of motion.

Question 49

A car of mass 1000 kg has a momentum of 10000 kg m/s. What is the speed of the car?

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10 m/s

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1 kg m/s

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10000 kg m/s

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100 kg m/s

Question 50

Which of the following quantities is NOT a type of force?

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Energy

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Gravity

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Normal force

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Friction

Question 51

A car is traveling at a speed of 30 m/s and applies the brakes, causing the car to come to a stop in a distance of 50 m. What is the acceleration of the car during braking?

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-6 m/s²

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6 m/s²

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-3 m/s²

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3 m/s²

Question 52

A box is pushed across a frictionless floor with a constant force. The work done on the box is:

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Equal to the change in kinetic energy of the box

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Equal to the weight of the box

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Equal to the force applied to the box

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Zero, since the floor is frictionless

Question 53

The efficiency of a machine is defined as:

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The ratio of useful output energy to total input energy

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The amount of energy lost by the machine

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The ratio of input energy to output energy

Question 54

Two blocks with masses of 2 kg and 3 kg are connected by a string on a frictionless surface. A 10 N force is applied to the 2 kg block. Calculate the acceleration of both blocks.

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2 m/s²

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3 m/s²

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1 m/s²

Question 55

A 5 kg block moves with a velocity of 10 m/s. Calculate its momentum.

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50 kg m/s

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75 kg m/s

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25 kg m/s

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100 kg m/s

Question 56

Identify the vector quantity among the following options.

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Velocity

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Energy

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Temperature

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Mass

Question 57

What is the SI unit of force?

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Newton

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Joule

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Kilogram

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Watt

Question 58

Which of the following forces acts without physical contact between objects?

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Gravitational force

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Frictional force

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Tension force

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Normal force

Question 59

Calculate the work done by a force of 100 N applied through a distance of 20 m.

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2000 J

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4000 J

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3000 J

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1000 J

Question 60

Which form of energy is associated with the motion of objects?

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Kinetic energy

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Chemical energy

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Potential energy

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Thermal energy

Question 61

An object with a mass of 5 kg is moving with a velocity of 10 m/s. Calculate its momentum.

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50 kg m/s

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10 kg m/s

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25 kg m/s

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100 kg m/s

Question 62

According to Newton's second law of motion, acceleration is directly proportional to:

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The net force acting on the object

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The object's weight

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The object's velocity

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The mass of the object

Question 63

Which force keeps objects on the surface of the Earth?

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Gravitational force

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Electrostatic force

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Frictional force

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Magnetic force

Question 64

A car moves at a steady speed of 20 m/s. What is the net force acting on the car?

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Zero

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40 N

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20 N

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60 N