Basic Physics
by Qwizzd · Science
Units, forces, energy and circuits, at the level of a first course. Typed answers where there is one word for it, multiple choice where the point is telling two plausible answers apart.
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is the SI unit of force? | newton |
| What is the SI unit of energy? | joule |
| What is the SI unit of power? | watt |
| What is the SI unit of electrical resistance? | ohm |
| What is the SI unit of frequency? | hertz |
| What is the SI unit of pressure? | pascal |
| What is the SI unit of electric charge? | coulomb |
| What quantity does the symbol c stand for in E = mc squared? | the speed of light |
| Which law states that force equals mass times acceleration? | Newton's second law |
| What is the approximate acceleration due to gravity at the Earth’s surface, in metres per second squared? | 9.8 |
| What is the approximate speed of light in a vacuum, in metres per second? | 300000000 |
| What name is given to the energy an object has because of its motion? | kinetic energy |
| What name is given to the energy an object has because of its position? | potential energy |
| What is the rate of change of velocity called? | acceleration |
| What is the product of mass and velocity called? | momentum |
| What word describes a force that opposes motion between surfaces in contact? | friction |
| What is the current in amperes if 12 volts is applied across 4 ohms? | 3 |
| How many joules of work are done lifting a 2 kg mass 5 m against gravity of 10 m/s squared? | 100 |
| A ball is thrown straight up. At the very top of its flight, what is its acceleration? | About 9.8 m/s squared downwards |
| Two objects of different mass are dropped in a vacuum. Which lands first? | They land together |
| What does the first law of thermodynamics state? | Energy is conserved |
| Which of these is a vector quantity? | Velocity |
| Doubling the speed of a moving object multiplies its kinetic energy by what? | Four |
| What happens to the wavelength of a wave when its frequency rises and its speed stays the same? | It gets shorter |
| Which travels fastest through a vacuum? | Light |
| What is the charge on an electron? | Negative |
| In a series circuit, what is the same at every point? | The current |
| A force of 10 N acts on a 2 kg mass. What is the acceleration? | 5 m/s squared |
| Why does a heavy sheet of paper fall more slowly than a ball in air? | Air resistance acts on it more |
| What is the name for the point at which an object’s whole weight can be taken to act? | Centre of mass |
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21 Sept 2026Last updated
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