12-1 & 12-2 Physical Science Quiz

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12-1 & 12-2 Physical Science Quiz - Quiz

Physical science is the study of non-living systems consisting of astronomy, physics, chemistry, and the Earth sciences. The 12-1 & 12-2 tests will help you best revise on this branch of science and prepare you for coming exams. Try the tests out and share your results with us. All the best!

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1.

Which word defines the total distance traveled divided by the total time elapsed?
- A.
  
  Velocity
- B.
  
  Average speed
- C.
  
  Acceleration
- D.
  
  Motion
2.

Which term defines the speed of an object in a certain direction?
- A.
  
  Velocity
- B.
  
  Average speed
- C.
  
  Acceleratoin
- D.
  
  Motion
3.

Which term defines a change in position relative to a reference point?
- A.
  
  Veloctiy
- B.
  
  Average speed
- C.
  
  Acceleration
- D.
  
  Motion
4.

Which term that defines the rate at which velocity changes over time?
- A.
  
  Motion
- B.
  
  Acceleration
- C.
  
  Average speed
5.

Which of the following best represents acceleration as presented on a graph?
- A.
  
  Motion versus time
- B.
  
  Distance versus time
- C.
  
  Speed versus time
- D.
  
  Reference point versus time
6.

Which of the following most closely illustrates motion by relating it to a reference point?
- A.
  
  The hands of a clock relative to the numbers on the clock
- B.
  
  The velocity change of a train relative to time
- C.
  
  the speed of a bicycle relative to the direction of travel
7.

What causes a change in velocity?
- A.
  
  A change in speed, a change in distance, or both
- B.
  
  A change in speed, a change in direction, or both
- C.
  
  A change in speed, a change in time, or both
- D.
  
  a change in speed, a change in motion, or both
8.

Which of the following are the two factors used to calculate average speed?
- A.
  
  Total distance and total time
- B.
  
  Motion and time
- C.
  
  velocity and time
- D.
  
  Total acceleration and total time
9.

Please fill answer below. In science, a push or a pull exerted on an object is called a(n)_________.
10.

The SI unit for force is called_____.
- A.
  
  Meter
- B.
  
  Newton
- C.
  
  Liter
- D.
  
  Motion
11.

Which of the following cause an object to start moving?
- A.
  
  Balanced forces
- B.
  
  Either balanced or unbalanced forces
- C.
  
  unbalanced forces
- D.
  
  Any combination of forces
12.

When the net force on an object equals 0 N, the forces are which of the following?
- A.
  
  Balanced
- B.
  
  Unbalanced
- C.
  
  A pull
- D.
  
  A push