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1.

Tension force is best exhibited by which action?
- A.
  
  Pulling A Wagon
- B.
  
  Pulling A Clothesline Taut
- C.
  
  Brewing A Pot Of Coffee
- D.
  
  Pushing A Wheelbarrow
Correct Answer
B. Pulling A Clothesline Taut
2.

The measure of the amount of gravity acting upon an object is its what?
- A.
  
  Weight
- B.
  
  Density
- C.
  
  State
- D.
  
  Mass
Correct Answer
A. Weight
3.

Rubbing cold hands together to make heat is an everyday application of what force?
- A.
  
  Friction
- B.
  
  Lift
- C.
  
  Strong Force
- D.
  
  Normal Force
Correct Answer
A. Friction
4.

What is the common name for the study of the physics of heat?
- A.
  
  Fluid Dynamics
- B.
  
  Geophysics
- C.
  
  Thermodynamics
- D.
  
  Laser Physics
Correct Answer
C. Thermodynamics
5.

Which human sensory organ is most relevant to the study of optics?
- A.
  
  Eye
- B.
  
  Ear
- C.
  
  Tongue
- D.
  
  Hand
Correct Answer
A. Eye
6.

Which scientist, a specialized physicist, is concerned with the physical properties of the Earth?
- A.
  
  Biophysicist
- B.
  
  Meteorologist
- C.
  
  Geophysicist
- D.
  
  Quantum Physicist
Correct Answer
C. Geophysicist
7.

What is the standard unit used to measure both energy and work?
- A.
  
  Joule
- B.
  
  Ampere
- C.
  
  Volt
- D.
  
  Watt
Correct Answer
A. Joule
8.

What is the scientific term used to describe the edge of a black hole?
- A.
  
  Occam's Razor
- B.
  
  Horizon Line
- C.
  
  Event Horizon
- D.
  
  Eclipse Line
Correct Answer
C. Event Horizon
9.

What is a machine capable of doing tasks automatically?
- A.
  
  Assembly Line
- B.
  
  Robot
- C.
  
  Lever
- D.
  
  Humanoid
Correct Answer
B. Robot
10.

What is an engine that converts heat to mechanical energy called?
- A.
  
  Jet Engine
- B.
  
  Turbine
- C.
  
  Heat Engine
- D.
  
  Battery
Correct Answer
C. Heat Engine
11.

What is used to control yaw in flight?
- A.
  
  Rudder
- B.
  
  Cabin Pressure
- C.
  
  Fuel Mixture
- D.
  
  Propellers
Correct Answer
A. Rudder
12.

What usually happens to matter that is cooled?
- A.
  
  It Contracts
- B.
  
  It Expands
- C.
  
  It Will Change Taste
- D.
  
  Doubles In Weight
Correct Answer
A. It Contracts
13.

What will happen to most matter when heated?
- A.
  
  Multiplies
- B.
  
  Nothing
- C.
  
  Expand
- D.
  
  Cracks
Correct Answer
C. Expand
14.

What would you call a statement of expected future occurrences?
- A.
  
  Psi Force
- B.
  
  Assumption
- C.
  
  Backbone
- D.
  
  Forecast
Correct Answer
D. Forecast
15.

What would you call a substance that can be used to produce heat?
- A.
  
  Photochemistry
- B.
  
  Cathode Rays
- C.
  
  Magnum
- D.
  
  Fuel
Correct Answer
D. Fuel

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All About Physics

Tension force is best exhibited by which action?

The measure of the amount of gravity acting upon an object is its what?

Rubbing cold hands together to make heat is an everyday application of what force?

What is the common name for the study of the physics of heat?

Which human sensory organ is most relevant to the study of optics?

Which scientist, a specialized physicist, is concerned with the physical properties of the Earth?

What is the standard unit used to measure both energy and work?

What is the scientific term used to describe the edge of a black hole?

What is a machine capable of doing tasks automatically?

What is an engine that converts heat to mechanical energy called?

What is used to control yaw in flight?

What usually happens to matter that is cooled?

What will happen to most matter when heated?

What would you call a statement of expected future occurrences?

What would you call a substance that can be used to produce heat?