AP Physics Chapter 4
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11th - 12th Grade
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This AP Physics Chapter 4 quiz comprehensively covers Newton's three laws of motion and their applications in classical mechanics, targeting students in grades 11-12. The assessment evaluates students' understanding of fundamental force concepts including inertia, the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration, action-reaction pairs, and the analysis of equilibrium systems. Students must demonstrate mastery of key physics principles such as identifying different types of friction (static, sliding, rolling), calculating net forces, interpreting free body diagrams, analyzing tension in rope systems, and solving problems involving inclined planes and connected masses. The quiz requires students to apply conceptual understanding to real-world scenarios like rockets, collisions, and objects in motion, while also testing their knowledge of force units, the distinction between mass and weight, and problem-solving strategies essential for advanced physics coursework. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying AP Physics in grades 11-12. The assessment serves as an excellent tool for formative assessment, allowing teachers to gauge student comprehension before major tests or as a comprehensive review of force and motion concepts. Teachers can effectively use this quiz as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to reinforce classroom learning, or implement it as practice before AP examinations. The variety of question formats—from conceptual identification to quantitative problem-solving—makes it versatile for differentiated instruction and helps students prepare for the analytical thinking required in college-level physics. This quiz aligns with NGSS standards HS-PS2-1 (analyzing data to support Newton's second law) and supports the mathematical practices emphasized in AP Physics courses, particularly the ability to connect mathematical expressions to physical phenomena.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A magician pulls a tablecloth out from under dishes and glasses on a table without disturbing them.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-5
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A person’s body is thrown outward as a car rounds a curve on a highway.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Rockets are launched into space using jet propulsion where exhaust accelerates out from the rocket and the rocket accelerates in an opposite direction.
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NGSS.MS-PS2-1
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A picture is hanging on a wall and does not move.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Acceleration is produced when a force acts on a mass. The greater the mass (of the object being accelerated) the greater the amount of force needed (to accelerate the object).
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
This law is often called "the law of inertia."
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
A soccer ball accelerates more than a bowling ball when thrown with the same force.
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NGSS.HS-PS2-1
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