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!


Questions and Answers
  • 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

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