Energy and Physics Concepts Quiz

What is one of the primary roles of energy in our daily lives?

• To make things disappear

• To stop time

• To create new elements

• To power gadgets and devices

How is electricity generated using coal and uranium?

• By compressing gases

• By freezing water

• By cooling air

• By heating water to create steam

Which renewable energy source relies on sunlight?

• Solar energy

• Geothermal energy

• Hydroelectric energy

• Wind energy

What is the main principle of Newton's first law of motion?

• Energy cannot be created or destroyed

• Force equals mass times acceleration

• For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction

• Objects in motion stay in motion unless acted upon

According to Newton's second law, what happens when you apply more force to an object?

• It moves slower

• It moves faster

• It changes color

• It becomes heavier

What is the force that resists motion between two surfaces?

• Lift

• Thrust

• Friction

• Buoyancy

What force allows boats to float on water?

• Buoyancy

• Thrust

• Friction

• Gravity

What type of force pushes outward on an object moving in a curve?

• Centripetal force

• Centrifugal force

• Gravitational force

• Magnetic force

What is the force called that allows airplanes to fly?

• Lift

• Weight

• Drag

• Thrust

What is the term for the force that propels a rocket into space?

• Thrust

• Lift

• Drag

• Buoyancy