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Physical science

Quiz by Sheena Hidalgo

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30 questions
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  • Q1
    What is the primary force that keeps planets in orbit around the sun?
    Gravity
    Electromagnetic Force
    Friction
    Magnetism
    30s
  • Q2
    Which of the following states of matter has a definite volume but no definite shape?
    Solid
    Gas
    Plasma
    Liquid
    30s
  • Q3
    What is the SI unit of electric current?
    Volt
    Ohm
    Watt
    Ampere
    30s
  • Q4
    What phenomenon causes the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another?
    Refraction
    Diffraction
    Dispersion
    Reflection
    30s
  • Q5
    Which law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction?
    Newton's Second Law of Motion
    Newton's First Law of Motion
    Newton's Third Law of Motion
    Law of Conservation of Energy
    30s
  • Q6
    What is the primary component of the Earth's atmosphere?
    Nitrogen
    Carbon Dioxide
    Oxygen
    Hydrogen
    30s
  • Q7
    What is the term for the amount of space an object occupies?
    Density
    Weight
    Volume
    Mass
    30s
  • Q8
    Which type of wave requires a medium to travel through?
    Surface wave
    Electromagnetic wave
    Transverse wave
    Mechanical wave
    30s
  • Q9
    What type of energy is stored in an object due to its position or height?
    Potential energy
    Mechanical energy
    Kinetic energy
    Thermal energy
    30s
  • Q10
    What is the fundamental principle of the conservation of mass?
    Mass is only conserved in biological processes.
    Mass cannot be created or destroyed in a closed system.
    Mass can be created in chemical reactions.
    Mass can be destroyed in physical changes.
    30s
  • Q11
    What do Newton's three laws of motion describe?
    The types of energy in a system.
    The behavior of waves in different mediums.
    The chemical reactions during combustion.
    The relationship between a body and the forces acting on it.
    30s
  • Q12
    What is the primary component of an atom's nucleus?
    Protons and neutrons.
    Electrons and protons.
    Electrons and neutrons.
    Photons and electrons.
    30s
  • Q13
    What phenomenon explains why a straw appears bent when placed in a glass of water?
    Refraction of light.
    Diffraction of sound.
    Reflection of light.
    Dispersion of light.
    30s
  • Q14
    What is the rate of change of velocity called?
    Speed.
    Acceleration.
    Force.
    Momentum.
    30s
  • Q15
    What is the unit of electric current?
    Ampere.
    Volt.
    Watt.
    Ohm.
    30s

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