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Physics Unit 2 Test Review

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9th - 12th Grade

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Physics Unit 2 Test Review
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This quiz focuses on kinematics and motion in physics, specifically covering fundamental concepts of velocity, acceleration, and free fall motion. The content is appropriate for grades 9-12, representing an introductory high school physics course. Students need to understand the relationships between displacement, velocity, and acceleration, including how to calculate these quantities using kinematic equations. The quiz assesses conceptual understanding of motion graphs, the ability to distinguish between scalar and vector quantities, and practical problem-solving skills involving projectile motion and free fall. Students must grasp that acceleration due to gravity is constant at 9.8 m/s², understand the independence of mass in free fall situations, and apply kinematic formulas to solve multi-step problems involving initial velocity, final velocity, time, and displacement. This quiz was created by a classroom teacher who designed it for students studying introductory physics in grades 9-12. The assessment serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a comprehensive unit review, formative assessment tool, or homework assignment to reinforce kinematics concepts. Teachers can use this quiz to identify student misconceptions about motion, particularly regarding the difference between velocity and acceleration, and to evaluate student ability to interpret motion graphs and apply mathematical relationships. The questions align with Next Generation Science Standards HS-PS2-1 (analyzing data to support claims about forces and motion) and Common Core mathematics standards for interpreting functions and solving quadratic equations. This type of assessment helps students prepare for summative evaluations while providing teachers with valuable feedback on student understanding of fundamental physics principles.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

The velocity of any object at rest is:

0 m/s2

0 m/s

9.81 m/s

-9.81 m/s2

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

According to the graph how far does the person travel in the first 5 seconds?

2 m

10 m

0 m

5 m

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What is the average speed of the person during the first 5 seconds?

0 m/s
1 m/s 
3 m/s
6 m/s 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What is happening in this graph from point B to C?

The object is going down a hill.

The object is returning to its starting location.

The object is slowing down.

The object is staying still.

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Media Image

What does this graph represent?

Constant Speed
Acceleration
Not moving

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a unit for acceleration?

km/s
m/s2
mi/hr
ft

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

2 mins • 1 pt

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A roller coasters accelerates from an initial velocity of 6.0 m/s to a final velocity of 70. m/s over 62 meters. What's the acceleration?

51 m/s2

78 m/s2

39 m/s2

26 m/s2

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS2-1

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