Physics Quiz: Physical Quantities, Scalars, Vectors, Distance, Displacement, Speed & Velocity

Which of the following is a scalar physical quantity?

• Mass

• Displacement

• Velocity

• Force

What is the measuring unit for time?

• Second

• Kilogram

• Metre

• Newton

Which of the following is a vector physical quantity?

• Acceleration

• Mass

• Length

• Speed

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

• Distance is determined by magnitude and direction, while displacement is determined by magnitude only

• Distance is a scalar quantity, while displacement is a vector quantity

• Distance is a vector quantity, while displacement is a scalar quantity

• Distance is determined by magnitude only, while displacement is determined by magnitude and direction

Which of the following physical quantities is a scalar?

• Velocity

• Time

• Force

• Acceleration

What is the measuring unit for distance?

• Newton

• Second

• Kilogram

• Metre

What is the measuring unit for displacement?

• Newton

• Kilogram

• Second

• Metre

What is the difference between distance and displacement?

• Distance is the actual length of the path, while displacement is the length of the shortest straight line between two positions

• Distance is the length of the shortest straight line between two positions, while displacement is the actual length of the path

• Distance is determined by magnitude and direction, while displacement is determined by magnitude only

• Distance is a scalar quantity, while displacement is a vector quantity

What is the measuring unit for velocity?

• Second

• Metre / second

• Newton

• Kilogram