Physics Concepts Quiz

Which of Newton's laws states that an object at rest will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force?

What is the unit of power in the International System of Units (SI)?

Which of the following is a characteristic of sound waves?

What property of light explains why a straw appears bent when placed in a glass of water?

In an electric circuit, what component is typically used to store electrical energy?

What is primarily used to measure energy in a mechanical system?

Which factor does NOT affect the speed of sound in a medium?

What type of circuit allows for multiple paths for current to flow?

Which law addresses the relationship between forces and the acceleration of an object?

Which form of energy is primarily involved in the transfer of heat?

Newton's First Law states that an object at rest will remain at rest and an object in motion will stay in motion unless acted upon by an external force.
This principle is also known as the law of inertia, emphasizing the tendency of objects to resist changes in their state of motion.

The unit of power in the International System of Units (SI) is the watt (W).
One watt is defined as one joule per second, measuring the rate at which energy is transferred or converted.

Sound waves are longitudinal waves that require a medium (solid, liquid, or gas) to travel through.
They exhibit characteristics such as frequency, wavelength, amplitude, and speed, affecting pitch, loudness, and timbre.

Light refraction explains the bending of a straw when placed in a glass of water due to the change in speed as light moves from air into water.
This optical phenomenon based on Snell's law illustrates how light changes direction when crossing different mediums.

Capacitors are commonly used to store electrical energy in an electric circuit.
They store energy in an electric field, releasing it when needed to maintain the flow of current.