Common Entrance Physics – 20 Multiple choice questions
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(Different questions each time the quiz is run)

1. A solar eclipse happens when

2. The diagram shows a roller coaster car moving downwards quite fast.

Which force is making the car speed up (X or Y)?

3. A falling stone will have what kind of energy?

4. Something has kinetic energy when....

5. The statements below describe some properties of light and sound.

Tick those that are correct.

6. submarineThe picture shows a submarine which is not moving.

There are two forces on the submarine: Upthrust (X) and gravity (Y) Which force is bigger?

7. A firework rocket is resting in its launcher at position 1.
After being lit the rocket climbs to position 3 (its highest point) from where it falls back to the earth, hitting the ground at position 5.

energy1At postion 2 there is an energy change
Chemical energy→ Energy A→ Energy B→ Energy C
What energy forms does the chemical energy change into?
(tick all that apply)

8. What is this formula used to calculate?

9. What form of energy is stored in a piece of coal?

10. Which of the following is NOT a metal but DOES conduct electricity?

11. Which would have the greatest volume (take up the most space),
1kg of water, 1kg of wood or 1kg of feathers

12. Weather is colder in winter in England compared to the summer because....

13. Two magnets, when brought near each other are found to REPEL.
If the pole of one magnet is north what is the other pole?

14. Which of the following is not a force

15. Alice put four objects on to a tray and slowly tipped it up.
The pencil sharpener slid first. The matchbox slid next. Then the scissors. The rubber slid last. Which object had the least friction between it and the tray?

16. If you went to the moon what would happen to your weight?

17. What does N stand for on a magnet?

18. a = 5cm    b=3cm   c=3cm

The mass of the block = 90g

blockWhat is the volume of the block?

19. Name the third planet from the Sun

20. What is this formula used to calculate?