High School Physics Trivia MCQ

This is an MCQ-based quiz on the topic of High School Physics Trivia.

This set of MCQs helps you brush up on the important physics topics and prepare you to dive into skill practice and expand your knowledge.

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The equation of the Law of Universal Gravitation is stated below: F(g) = G[(m1*m2)/(r*r)] r is the separation between the objects m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects G is the universal gravitational constant F(g) is the gravitational force The gravitational force is inversely proportional to: Check all that apply.

Product of the two masses

Gravitational constant

Square of the separation b/w two

All the above

Isaac Newton's law of universal gravitation is a physical law that describes the gravitational attraction between mass and bodies.

True

False

A planet has half the mass of the Earth and half the radius. Compared to its weight on Earth, an apple on this planet would weigh _____

Twice

One-fourth

Half

Same

Will more massive objects attract each other with a greater gravitational force or a smaller gravitational force?

Greater

Smaller

Did Newton's law of universal gravitation state that the force of gravitation is dependent upon the masses of the two objects?

True

False


Which type of friction occurs when an object moves through a liquid or gas?


Sliding

Fluid

Static

Rolling

Which type of friction occurs when objects are not moving?

Static

Sliding

Fluid

Rolling

Forces occur in

Opposite and equal pairs

Forces

Motion

Drag


Oil between machine parts would be an example of which type of friction?

Static

Sliding

Fluid

Rolling

How does friction affect speed?

Increase the speed

Decrease the speed

None of the above

Quiz/Test Summary
Title: High School Physics Trivia MCQ
Questions: 10
Contributed by:
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