General Science - Physics Mastery Test Q1

Which branch of science studies motion, forces, and energy?

• Biology

• Chemistry

• Physics

• Astronomy

Which invention uses physics to produce light for homes and streets?

• candle

• LED light bulb

• gas lamp

• lantern

Which property of matter refers to the amount of space it takes up?

• mass

• volume

• density

• weight

Which principle explains why a ship can float despite being very heavy?

• Archimedes' Principle

• Pascal's Principle

• Bernoulli's Principle

• Newton's Law

Which situation can cause electrical hazards at home?

• Turning off appliances when not in use

• Using damaged electrical cords

• Installing circuit breakers

• Using appliances with dry hands

Which of the following is an example of minimizing energy wastage at school?

• Leaving the lights on during daytime

• Using LED bulbs

• Using electric fans in empty rooms

• Overloading outlets

Which property of light allows you to see your reflection in a mirror?

• refraction

• reflection

• diffraction

• absorption

A doctor using a stethoscope is applying the property of:

• light reflection

• light refraction

• sound transmission

• heat conduction

Why do we see lightning before we hear thunder?

• Light travels slower than sound

• Sound travels faster than light

• Light travels faster than sound

• They travel at the same speed

Which physics principle allows an elevator to lift people and heavy goods in tall buildings?

• Buoyancy

• Pulley mechanics

• Electromagnetic induction

• Fluid pressure