Physics Quiz for Grade 1

What is a gyroscope?

• A device used for measuring or maintaining orientation and angular velocity.

• A type of cloud

• A musical instrument

• A type of fruit

What is a torsional pendulum?

• A type of pendulum that swings in a straight line

• A type of pendulum that moves in a circular motion

• A type of pendulum that consists of a mass suspended by a thick rod or wire

• A type of pendulum that consists of a mass suspended by a thin rod or wire, which can twist back and forth

What is a double pendulum?

• A type of musical instrument

• A type of dance move

• A type of cooking utensil

• A physical system that consists of two pendulums attached to each other

What is the importance of nonlinear oscillations?

• They are always predictable

• They have no practical applications

• They can exhibit complex and interesting behaviors

• They are not interesting to study

Can you give an example of a nonlinear oscillation in everyday life?

• A ball rolling down a hill

• Pendulum swinging back and forth

• A clock ticking

• A car moving in a straight line