Centrifugal and Centripetal Forces Quiz

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    Which of the following means "center seeking"?

    • Centripetal
    • Centrifuge
    • Centrifugal
    • Centenarian
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The centrifugal and centripetal forces are essential concepts in the field of physics. If you are well aware of the concepts, we encourage you to take this quiz and test your knowledge. Can you ace the quiz with flying colors? Give it a try to find it out yourself! All the questions are compulsory, so make sure to read all the questions carefully before answering. We encourage you to take the quiz for your upcoming physics examination preparations. There is no time bar, so that you can attempt it multiple times. Good Luck & keep learning!

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  • 2. 

    What's the formula for centripetal force? 

    • F = m * a

    • F = mv2/r

    • F = – mv2/r

    • None of the above

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  • 3. 

    Which of the following means "center fleeing"?

    • Centripetal

    • Centrifuge

    • Centrifugal

    • None of the above

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  • 4. 

    What increases the centripetal force on an object?

    • Increasing the velocity

    • Decreasing the mass

    • Increasing the acceleration

    • None of the above

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  • 5. 

    Which of the following best describes centripetal forces?

    • Forces used to make objects fly into space

    • Forces that push people apart

    • Forces that pull people together

    • None of the above

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  • 6. 

    If the centripetal force is removed, what will happen to an object moving in a circular motion? 

    • It will continue to move in circular motion

    • It will fly outward from the center of the circular motion

    • It will fall immediately towards the ground due to gravity

    • It will move in a straight line

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  • 7. 

    What's the formula for Centrifugal Force?

    • F = m * a

    • F = mv2/r

    • F = – mv2/r

    • None of the above

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  • 8. 

    Centrifugal force is dependent upon which of the following factors? 

    • Density 

    • Temperature and viscosity

    • The distance at which the object/ particles are displaced

    • All of the above

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  • 9. 

    Decreasing the radius when making a sharp turn allows one to do what?

    • Increase the friction

    • Decrease speed

    • Keep a high speed

    • None of the above

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  • 10. 

    If one swings a bucket of water attached to a string in a circle above their head. What keeps the water in the bucket?

    • Friction

    • Inertia

    • Centripetal Force

    • Centrifugal Force

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