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.
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