Definition Of Physics

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Explore the fundamentals of physics through this engaging quiz titled 'Definition Of Physics'. Test your knowledge on properties of matter, energy forms, temperature changes, and more. Ideal for learners seeking to understand basic physics concepts.

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  • 2. 

    What property of an object may be kinetic or potential?

    • Placebo

    • Acceleration

    • Mass

    • Energy

    Correct Answer
    A. Energy
  • 3. 

    Water turns to ice at what temperature on the Celsius scale?

    • -40

    • -273.15

    • 0

    • 100

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
  • 4. 

    What's the abbreviation for the form of radiation whose name means "below red"?

    • ROM

    • MRI

    • IR

    • UV

    Correct Answer
    A. IR
  • 5. 

    An object that spins on its axis once has made one what?

    • Revolution

    • Expulsion

    • Addition

    • Momentum

    Correct Answer
    A. Revolution
  • 6. 

    Electrons, protons and neutrons are all what fundamental units of matter?

    • Minerals

    • Atomic Numbers

    • Particles

    • Rays

    Correct Answer
    A. Particles
  • 7. 

    A thousand grams make up what standard SI unit?

    • Decigram

    • Decagram

    • Kilogram

    • Centigram

    Correct Answer
    A. Kilogram
  • 8. 

    What's the dark area that forms when light is blocked?

    • Shadow

    • Illusion

    • Mirage

    • Empty Space

    Correct Answer
    A. Shadow
  • 9. 

    By what process does water turn to ice?

    • Evaporation

    • Sublimation

    • Melting

    • Freezing

    Correct Answer
    A. Freezing
  • 10. 

    All physical matter is composed of what minute particles, the smallest units of any element?

    • Neutrinos

    • Atoms

    • Ions

    • Quarks

    Correct Answer
    A. Atoms
  • 11. 

    The "Big Bang" is a popular theory dealing with what event?

    • Splitting Of The Atom

    • Shifting Of Earth's Crust

    • Rising Of The Water Table

    • Formation Of The Universe

    Correct Answer
    A. Formation Of The Universe
  • 12. 

    A runner in a marathon, a child at play and a bouncing ball are all exhibiting what kind of energy?

    • Potential

    • Direct

    • Kinetic

    • Alternating

    Correct Answer
    A. Kinetic
  • 13. 

    Motion, electricity, radiation, light and sound are all examples of what?

    • Forces

    • Elements

    • Heat

    • Energy

    Correct Answer
    A. Energy
  • 14. 

    The invention of the lightning rod was a practical application of electricity by which American?

    • Lewis Howard Latimer

    • Thomas Edison

    • George Washington Carver

    • Benjamin Franklin

    Correct Answer
    A. Benjamin Franklin
  • 15. 

    A system featuring a constant electric current is known as what?

    • Straight Current

    • Direct Current

    • Rigid Current

    • One-Way Current

    Correct Answer
    A. Direct Current

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