Could You Pass This Challenging Physics Test?

17 Questions | By Mscarb72 | Updated: Mar 22, 2022 | Attempts: 2981

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This quiz has been made for Physics students and learners. There is a set of 17 questions which you have to answer in a short time, just to check your knowledge and efficiency. It covers topics related to pressure, fluids, and density. So, let's try out the quiz. All the best!

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1.

What is the formula for calculating pressure?
- A.
  
  Force divided by area
- B.
  
  Pressure divided by force
- C.
  
  Mass divided by volume
2.

Which of the following is not an example of a fluid?
- A.
  
  Hydrogen
- B.
  
  Oxygen
- C.
  
  Coffee
- D.
  
  Water
- E.
  
  Clay
3.

As you climb higher up a mountain, air pressure would:
- A.
  
  Increase
- B.
  
  Decrease
- C.
  
  Stay the same
4.

An increase in the depth of water creates what kind of change in water pressure?
- A.
  
  Decrease
- B.
  
  Increase
- C.
  
  No change
5.

One pascal is equal to:
- A.
  
  1 Newton of force per square mile
- B.
  
  1 Newton of force per square meter
- C.
  
  1 Newton of force per square second
- D.
  
  1 Newton of force per square inch
6.

Which of the following is not an example of a hydraulic system?
- A.
  
  Brakes of a car
- B.
  
  Ladder of a fire truck
- C.
  
  Car Jack
- D.
  
  Computer
7.

What force makes you feel lighter in the water?
- A.
  
  Centripital force
- B.
  
  Force of gravity
- C.
  
  Buoyant force
- D.
  
  Force pump
8.

The amount of matter in an object is called:
- A.
  
  Volume
- B.
  
  Area
- C.
  
  Mass
- D.
  
  Length
9.

The amount of space an object takes up is called:
- A.
  
  Volume
- B.
  
  Area
- C.
  
  Mass
- D.
  
  Length
10.

What is the formula for density?
- A.
  
  Force divided by area
- B.
  
  Pressure divided by force
- C.
  
  Mass divided by volume
- D.
  
  Volume divided by force
11.

Which of the following is the Archimedes principle?
- A.
  
  When force is applied to a confined fluid, an increase in pressure is transmitted equally to all parts of the fluid.
- B.
  
  The buoyant force of an object is equal to the weight of the fluid displaced by an object.
- C.
  
  Water pressure increases as depth increases.
- D.
  
  Air pressure decreases as elevation increases.
12.

In order for an object to float in a container of water its density must be:
- A.
  
  Greater than 1 gram per cubic centimeter
- B.
  
  Less than 1 gram per cubic centimeter
- C.
  
  Equal to 1 gram per cubic centimeter
13.

In order for an object to sink in a container of water, its density must be:
- A.
  
  Greater than 1 gram per cubic centimeter
- B.
  
  Less than 1 gram per cubic centimeter
- C.
  
  Equal to 1 gram per cubic centimeter
14.

If an object has a mass of 50g and a volume of 10 cubic centimetres, what would be its density?
- A.
  
  5 g/cc
- B.
  
  50 g/cc
- C.
  
  10 g/cc
- D.
  
  2 g/cc
15.

If an object has a mass of 4 grams and a volume of 8 cubic centimetres, what would be its density?
- A.
  
  5 g/cc
- B.
  
  .5 g/cc
- C.
  
  4 g/cc
- D.
  
  8 g/cc
16.

If an object has a density of .04 g/cc and it is put in a container of water, what would happen to it? (hint: Water has a density of 1 g/cc)
- A.
  
  It would sink
- B.
  
  It would float
- C.
  
  It would neither sink nor float
17.

If an object has a density of 14g/cc and it is put in a container of water, what would happen to it? (hint: Water has a density of 1g/cc)
- A.
  
  It would sink
- B.
  
  It would float
- C.
  
  It would neither sink nor float.