Physical Science Quiz 1 (Forces and Motion) Exam
Questions and Correct
1. Which acceleration vs. time graph best represents the motion of a
rock in free fall if air resistance is neglected? correct answer:
2. Jennifer moves her wheelchair up a ramp to enter a building. The
ramp she is using is an example of which simple machine?
A. a wheel
B. a lever
C. a pulley
D. an inclined plane correct answer: D. an inclined plane
3. Which acceleration vs. time graph best represents the motion
of a rocket speeding up at a constant rate? correct answer:
4. How far did Alisha run if she ran with an average speed of 3
meters per second for 12 seconds?
A. 4 meters
B. less than 1 meter
C. 12 meters
D. 36 meters correct answer: D. 36 meters
5. Mr. Delmonico has an exciting lesson planned. He wants to
demonstrate the electromagnetic force by showing his students
the behavior of charged balloons. But alas, it is a very humid day
and nothing holds a charge. What should he do during class
instead?
A. Do the demonstration anyway. Then, tell the students what is
supposed to happen with the balloons, and why.
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, B. Give the students a book assignment on electromagnetism.
C. Postpone the lesson until a drier day and spend the time on a
different subject.
D.Phone the library to see if they have a movie on the electromagnetic
force. correct answer: C. Postpone the lesson until a drier day and spend the time on a
ditterent subject.
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Questions and Correct
1. Which acceleration vs. time graph best represents the motion of a
rock in free fall if air resistance is neglected? correct answer:
2. Jennifer moves her wheelchair up a ramp to enter a building. The
ramp she is using is an example of which simple machine?
A. a wheel
B. a lever
C. a pulley
D. an inclined plane correct answer: D. an inclined plane
3. Which acceleration vs. time graph best represents the motion
of a rocket speeding up at a constant rate? correct answer:
4. How far did Alisha run if she ran with an average speed of 3
meters per second for 12 seconds?
A. 4 meters
B. less than 1 meter
C. 12 meters
D. 36 meters correct answer: D. 36 meters
5. Mr. Delmonico has an exciting lesson planned. He wants to
demonstrate the electromagnetic force by showing his students
the behavior of charged balloons. But alas, it is a very humid day
and nothing holds a charge. What should he do during class
instead?
A. Do the demonstration anyway. Then, tell the students what is
supposed to happen with the balloons, and why.
1/
5
, B. Give the students a book assignment on electromagnetism.
C. Postpone the lesson until a drier day and spend the time on a
different subject.
D.Phone the library to see if they have a movie on the electromagnetic
force. correct answer: C. Postpone the lesson until a drier day and spend the time on a
ditterent subject.
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