20 physics questions

Common Entrance Physics – 20 Multiple choice questions
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1. Which unit of measurement is used to measure MASS

2. What is this formula used to calculate?

3. forcesThe diagram shows a blue ball hanging from a string.

Which red force arrow best represents the force of gravity on the ball?

4. Which travels faster - sound or light?

5. A ball is held in place at the top of a slope at position X
When the ball is released it rolls down the slope, eventually coming to rest at position Z

slopeAt what position does the ball have the most kinetic energy? 

 

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

7. The fourth planet from the Sun is

8. ledWhat component does this electrical symbol represent?

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

10. A block of plastic has a volume of 6cm3 and a mass of 12g. What is the DENSITY of the plastic?

11. From the list given which would be the best instrument for finding the volume of a small stone

12. Which of the energy changes below represents that which takes place when some wood is burnt

13. 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?

14. What force causes a moving car to slow down?

15. Burning coal converts chemical energy into what kinds of energy (tick TWO boxes)

16. Which set of apparatus would you use to find the density of a small pebble?

17. The circuit below shows 3 lamps (P, Q and R) and 4 ammeters (A1, A2, A3 and A4)
The lamps are all similar to each other.

ammetersA1 reads 0.3A.

Will the reading of A4 be more than 0.3A, less than 0.3A,  equal to 0.3A or zero amps? 

 

18. circuit1 

Which of the lamps in the diagram will be on?

19. parachuteThe diagram shows a parachute falling.

What is the name of the force labelled X?

20. During an eclipse of the sun