Physics Trivia Exam: MCQ Quiz!

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    In a diagram, the length of a vector arrow represents the?

    • Type of vector
    • Direction of the vector
    • Magnitude of the vector
    • Cause of the vector
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  • 2. 

    Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?

    • Temperature

    • Velocity

    • Time

    • Volume

    Correct Answer
    A. Velocity
  • 3. 

    An arrow accelerates from zero to 45 m/s in the 0.45 s it is in contact with the bowstring.  What is the average acceleration (in m/s2)?

    • 20.25 m/s^2

    • 0.01 m/s^2

    • 100 m/s^2

    • -20.25 m/s^2

    Correct Answer
    A. 100 m/s^2
  • 4. 

    If Lebron James has a vertical leap of 1.29 m, what is his take-off speed?

    • 5 m/s

    • 25 m/s

    • - 5 m/s

    • - 25 m/s

    Correct Answer
    A. 5 m/s
  • 5. 

    Rex Things throws his mother's crystal vase vertically upwards with an initial velocity of 26.2 m/s. Determine the height to which the vase will rise above its initial height.

    • -34.99 m

    • 34.99 m

    • -1.33 m

    • 1.33 m

    Correct Answer
    A. 34.99 m
  • 6. 

    The two measurements necessary for calculating average speed are:

    • Velocity and time

    • Distance and time

    • Acceleration and time

    • Displacement and time

    Correct Answer
    A. Distance and time
  • 7. 

    If vectors are solved algebraically, then the resultant vector is drawn.

    • From the tail of the first vector to the tail of the last vector.

    • From the tail of the first vector to the tip of the last vector.

    • From the tip of the first vector to the tail of the last vector.

    • From the tip of the first vector to the tip of the last vector.

    Correct Answer
    A. From the tail of the first vector to the tip of the last vector.
  • 8. 

    On the moon, a feather is dropped from a height of 1.40 m. The acceleration of gravity on the moon is -1.67 m/s2. Determine the time it takes for the feather to fall to the surface of the moon.

    • 1.29 seconds

    • -1.29 seconds

    • 0.53 seconds

    • -0.53 seconds

    Correct Answer
    A. 1.29 seconds
  • 9. 

    A car travels a distance of 90 km at an average speed of 5 m/s.  How many hours were required for the trip?

    • 18 hours

    • 1800 seconds

    • 5 hours

    • 0.5 hours

    Correct Answer
    A. 0.5 hours
  • 10. 

    What is the acceleration of a car that maintains a constant velocity of 10 m/s for 2 s?

    • 0 m/s^2

    • 20 m/s^2

    • 5 m/s^2

    • 8 m/s^2

    Correct Answer
    A. 0 m/s^2

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