Physics Phenomena

Physics Phenomena

Test your knowledge on the basic laws of Physics. Covering topics like Electromagnetism, Thermodynamics, Kinetics and more.

published on April 14, 2023
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Which law describes the force of attraction or repulsion between objects with electric charge?

Which law describes the force of attraction or repulsion between objects with electric charge?
Newton's Third Law
Faraday's Law of magnetic Induction
Coulomb's Law
Ampere's Law
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What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?

What type of energy is associated with the position of an object?
Gravitational Energy
Chemical Energy
Kinetic Energy
Potential Energy
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Which of the following is an example of an elastic collision?

Which of the following is an example of an elastic collision?
Billiard balls
Two cars colliding
Waterfall
Breaking a glass
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Which of the following types of radiation has the highest energy?

Which of the following types of radiation has the highest energy?
X-Rays
Radio Waves
Gamma rays
Infrared Radiation
5/12

Which of the following statements about temperature are true?

Which of the following statements about temperature are true?
Hint: 3 choices
It is a measure of the average kinetic energy of an object
The higher the temperature, the more thermal energy an object has
It is a measure of the average potential energy of an object
It is a measure of the energy that moves between objects due to a difference in temperature
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Which of the following correctly defines the term 'Acceleration'?

Which of the following correctly defines the term 'Acceleration'?
A decrease in the speed of an object
The rate of change of velocity over time
The rate of change of an object's momentum over time
The rate of change of position over time
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Which of the following particles has a positive charge?

Which of the following particles has a positive charge?
Hint: 2 choices
Neutron
Proton
Electron
Positron
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Which of the following laws of thermodynamics is applicable when a series of processes are used to transfer heat from a cold body to a hot body?

Which of the following laws of thermodynamics is applicable when a series of processes are used to transfer heat from a cold body to a hot body?
Hint: 2 choices
First Law of Thermodynamics
Second Law of Thermodynamics
Third Law of Thermodynamics
Zeroth Law of Thermodynamics
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Which of the following is NOT a type of force?

Which of the following is NOT a type of force?
Magnetic Force
Gravitational Force
Electromagnetic Force
Nuclear Force
Heat Force
10/12

Which type of wave is responsible for transmitting long-distance radio signals?

Which type of wave is responsible for transmitting long-distance radio signals?
Microwave
Infrared Light
Radio Wave
Gamma Rays
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Which of Newton's Laws states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction?

Which of Newton's Laws states that every action has an equal and opposite reaction?
First Law of Motion
Second Law of Motion
Third Law of Motion
Law of Universal Gravitation
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Which of the following is not a property of electromagnetic waves?

Which of the following is not a property of electromagnetic waves?
Reflection
Diffraction
Concavity
Polarization