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Calculus-Based Physics 1 MQ2-MIDTERM EXAM

This document contains 25 multiple choice questions about physics concepts like forces, torque, equilibrium, and kinematics. The questions cover topics such as the definitions of torque and equilibrium, calculating torque given force and distance, and determining if an object is in static or dynamic equilibrium. The document tests understanding of fundamental physics principles through multiple choice questions.

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Calculus-Based Physics 1 MQ2-MIDTERM EXAM

This document contains 25 multiple choice questions about physics concepts like forces, torque, equilibrium, and kinematics. The questions cover topics such as the definitions of torque and equilibrium, calculating torque given force and distance, and determining if an object is in static or dynamic equilibrium. The document tests understanding of fundamental physics principles through multiple choice questions.

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CALCULUS BASED PHYSICS 1

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The length of the lever arm connecting the axis to the point of the force application is one
of the three quantities of torque magnitude.

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A 5.0 m-long uniform beam is held in position by a cord as shown in the diagram. If the
tension in the cord is 8.0 N, what is the weight of the beam?
Select one:
a. 18 N
b. 8.0 N
c. 4.8 N
d. 9.6 N

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A body at rest or moving with uniform velocity will have acceleration

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a. max
b. 0
c. 1
d. min

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The moment of the resultant of a system of forces with respect to any axis or point is equal
to the vector sum of the moments of the individual forces of the system with respect to the
same access or point.

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What is the magnitude of the sum of the two forces shown in the diagram below?

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a. 142 N
b. 102 N
c. 137 N
d. 46 N

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The angle between the two Force is scalar is one of the three quantities
of torque magnitude.

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Equilibrium occurs when…

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a. all the forces acting on an object are balanced.
b. the sum of the upward forces equals the sum of the downward forces.
c. all of the choices
d. the net force on the object is zero.
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Does a bridge anchored resting on two pillars have any torque?

Select one:
a. Yes, but it is at equilibrium
b. No, Bridge can't have torque
c. Yes, but it will soon break because of the torque
d. No, it isn't moving

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What force is necessary to generate a 20.0 N*m torque at an angle of 50 degrees from
along a 3.00 m rod?

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a. 3 N
b. 2 N
c. none of the choices
d. 2.3 N

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If net force acting on body is zero then body is said to be.

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a. In equilibrium
b. not in equilibrium
c. Imbalanced
d. none of the choices

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If the body is in equilibrium under the action of a number of the forces, then the algebraic
sum of the moments of the forces about any point is equal to one.

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The moment caused by the resultant force about some arbitrary point is equal to the sum of
the moment due to all of the component forces of the system.

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Equilibrium is the tendency of a force to cause an object to rotate about an axis.

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Torque is defined as the cross product of the lever arm distance vector and the force vector.

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True
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A bolt connecting the main and rear frame of a mountain bike requires of 15 N.m to tighten.
If you are capable of applying 40N of force to a wrench in any given direction, what is the
minimum length of the wrench that will result in the required torque?

Select one:
a. 37.5 m
b. none of the choices
c. 3.75 m
d. 0.375 m

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You are helping your aunt move a piano on wheels from one room to another. When you
push the piano horizontally, it moves at constant speed. What can you say about the piano?

Select one:
a.
It is in static equilibrium.
b.
It is in equilibrium because it doesn’t experience a friction force.
c.
It is in dynamic equilibrium.
d.
It is in equilibrium because it experiences net force opposite to the friction force

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The sum of the clockwise moments equals sum of the anticlockwise moments when the
body is in equilibrium.

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True
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A uniform rod of length 50cm and mass 0.2kg is placed on a fulcrum at a distance of 40cm
from the left end of the rod. At what distance from the left end of the rod should a 0.6kg
mass be hung to balance the rod?

Select one:
a. 45 cm
b. none of the choices
c. 54 cm
d. 4.5 cm

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The force applied is one of the three quantities of torque acceleration.

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"Sum of all forces acting on a body is zero". This condition represents equilibrium's
Select one:
a. Third condition
b. First condition
c. Second condition
d. Fourth condition

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To satisfy first condition of equilibrium, if rightward forces are positive, leftward forces must
be:

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a. positive
b. halved
c. negative
d. doubled

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Two students are balancing on a 10m seesaw. The seesaw is designed so that each so that
each side of the seesaw is 5m long. The students on the left weight 60kg and standing 3m
away from the center. The student on the right weighs 45kg. The seesaw is parallel to the
ground. Assume the board that makes the seesaw is massless.

What distance from the center should the student on the right be if they want the seesaw to
stay parallel to the ground?

Select one:
a. 5 m
b. 4 m
c. none of the choices
d. 6 m

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The symbol of torque is the Greek word for TAO.

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True
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If a body is in rest or in uniform velocity, it is said to be in

Select one:
a. Constant force
b. Uniform motion
c. Rest
d. Equilibrium

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Suzie applies a force of 40.0 N at an angle of 60 degrees up from the horizontal to a


wooden rod using a spring scale. If she generates a torque of 73.0 N*m, how long was the
rod?

Select one:
a. 2.11 m
b. 211 m
c. 21.1 m
d. none of the choices
The mathematical quantities that are used to describe the motion of objects can be divided
into three categories.

Select one:
True
False

What is the standard unit of force?

Select one:
a. None of the choices
b. Grams
c. Joules
d. Newton

In order to add ______ quantities, one has merely to make the algebraic addition.

Select one:
a. magnitude
b. Scalar
c. Resultants
d. Vector

Suzie applies a force of 40.0 N at an angle of 60 degrees up from the horizontal to a


wooden rod using a spring scale. If she generates a torque of 73.0 N*m, how long was the
rod?

Select one:
a. 211 m
b. 21.1 m
c. none of the choices
d. 2.11 m

You are helping your aunt move a piano on wheels from one room to another. When you
push the piano horizontally, it moves at constant speed. What can you say about the piano?

Select one:
a.
It is in dynamic equilibrium.
b.
It is in equilibrium because it doesn’t experience a friction force.
c.
It is in static equilibrium.
d.
It is in equilibrium because it experiences net force opposite to the friction force

The moment of the resultant of a system of forces with respect to any axis or point is equal
to the vector sum of the moments of the individual forces of the system with respect to the
same access or point.

Select one:
True
False

A race car accelerates uniformly from 18.5 m/s to 46.1 m/s in 2.47 seconds. Determine the
acceleration of the car.

Select one:
a. 12.1 m/s2
b. 11.2 m/s2
c. none of the choices
d. 1.12 m/s2
Does a bridge anchored resting on two pillars have any torque?

Select one:
a. No, Bridge can't have torque
b. Yes, but it will soon break because of the torque
c. Yes, but it is at equilibrium
d. No, it isn't moving

Equilibrium is the tendency of a force to cause an object to rotate about an axis.

Select one:
True
False

Three forces act on a point: 3 N at 0°, 4 N at 90°, and 5 N at 217°. What is the net force?

Select one:
a. 2.1 N, 125 degrees
b. 1.4 N, 125 degrees
c. 2.1 N, 135 degrees
d. 1.4 N, 135 degrees

The moment of the resultant of a system of forces with respect to any axis or point is equal
to the vector sum of the moments of the individual forces of the system with respect to the
same access or point.

Select one:
True
False
If a body is in rest or in uniform velocity, it is said to be in

Select one:
a. Uniform motion
b. Constant force
c. Equilibrium
d. Rest

It is the science of describing the motion of objects using words, diagrams, numbers,
graphs, and equations

Select one:
a. kinematics
b. statics
c. none of the choices
d. dynamics

The moment caused by the resultant force about some arbitrary point is equal to the sum of
the moment due to all of the component forces of the system.

Select one:
True
False

If net force acting on body is zero then body is said to be.


Select one:
a. none of the choices
b. In equilibrium
c. not in equilibrium
d. Imbalanced
Add the following vectors and determine the resultant. 3.0 m/s, 45 deg and 5.0 m/s, 135 deg

Select one:
a. 5.38 m/s
b. 3.38 m/s
c. 4.38 m/s
d. 6.38 m/s

A car starts from rest and accelerates uniformly over a time of 5.21 seconds for a distance of
110 m. Determine the acceleration of the car.

Select one:
a. 810 m/s2
b. none of the choices
c. 81.10 m/s2
d. 8.10 m/s2

In triangle DEF, side e = 8 cm, f = 10 cm, and the angle at D is 60°. Find side d.

Select one:
a. 8.57
b. 7.21
c. 8.24
d. 9.17

A body at rest or moving with uniform velocity will have acceleration


Select one:
a. max
b. 1
c. min
d. 0

It is tendency of a force to cause an object to rotate abut an axis.

Select one:
a. Torque
b. Vectors
c. Resultant
d. Equilibrium

"Sum of all forces acting on a body is zero". This condition represents equilibrium's

Select one:
a. Third condition
b. Second condition
c. First condition
d. Fourth condition

An airplane accelerates down a runway at 3.20 m/s2 for 32.8 s until is finally lifts off the
ground. Determine the distance traveled before takeoff.

Select one:
a. 1715 m
b. 1720 m
c. none of the choices
d. 1725 m
The term torque was introduced into English scientific literature by Lord Kevin, in 1884.

Select one:

True
False

What is the magnitude of the sum of the two forces shown in the diagram below?

Select one:

a. 46 N
b. 137 N
c. 102 N
d. 142 N

Torque is defined as the cross product of the lever arm distance vector and the force vector.

Select one:
True
False

The angle between the two Force is scalar is one of the three quantities
of torque magnitude.

Select one:
True
False
A uniform rod of length 50cm and mass 0.2kg is placed on a fulcrum at a distance of 40cm
from the left end of the rod. At what distance from the left end of the rod should a 0.6kg
mass be hung to balance the rod?

Select one:
a. 4.5 cm
b. none of the choices
c. 45 cm
d. 54 cm

The force applied is one of the three quantities of torque acceleration.

Select one:
True
False

To satisfy first condition of equilibrium, if rightward forces are positive, leftward forces must
be:

Select one:
a. negative
b. positive
c. halved
d. doubled

Varignon’s Theorem states that the sum of torques due to several forces applied to a single
point is equal to the torque due to the sum (resultant) of the forces.

Select one:
True
False

Quantities that are fully described by both magnitude and a direction.

Select one:
a. scalars
b. vectors
c. velocity
d. acceleration

A feather is dropped on the moon from a height of 1.40 meters. The acceleration of gravity
on the moon is 1.67 m/s2. Determine the time for the feather to fall to the surface of the
moon.

Select one:
a. 1.29 sec
b. none of the choices
c. 13.9 sec
d. 1.39 sec

To find the resultant vector's magnitude, use the _________ theorem

Select one:
a. Polygon
b. Pythagorean
c. Trigonometric
d. Parallelogram
A 5.0 m-long uniform beam is held in position by a cord as shown in the diagram. If the
tension in the cord is 8.0 N, what is the weight of the beam?

Select one:
a. 8.0 N
b. 9.6 N
c. 18 N
d. 4.8 N

A bolt connecting the main and rear frame of a mountain bike requires of 15 N.m to tighten.
If you are capable of applying 40N of force to a wrench in any given direction, what is the
minimum length of the wrench that will result in the required torque?

Select one:
a. 3.75 m
b. 0.375 m
c. none of the choices
d. 37.5 m

The symbol of torque is the Greek word for TAO.


Select one:
True
False

If ∠A = 89 o and ∠C = 56o, find the value of ∠B.

Select one:
a. 45
b. 55
c. 35
d. 25
Two vectors A and B are added by drawing the arrows which represents the vector in such a
way that the initial point of B is on the terminal point of A. The resultant C = A + B, is the
vector from the initial point of A to the terminal point of B.

Select one:
a. Parallelogram Method
b. Head-to-Tail Method
c. Trigonometric Method
d. Polygon Method

Equilibrium occurs when…

Select one:
a. the sum of the upward forces equals the sum of the downward forces.
b. the net force on the object is zero.
c. all of the choices
d. all the forces acting on an object are balanced.

What force is necessary to generate a 20.0 N*m torque at an angle of 50 degrees from
along a 3.00 m rod?

Select one:
a. 2 N
b. 3 N
c. 2.3 N
d. none of the choices

Quantities that are fully described by a magnitude.

Select one:
a. vectors
b. scalars
c. direction
d. none of the choices

Two students are balancing on a 10m seesaw. The seesaw is designed so that each so that
each side of the seesaw is 5m long. The students on the left weight 60kg and standing 3m
away from the center. The student on the right weighs 45kg. The seesaw is parallel to the
ground. Assume the board that makes the seesaw is massless.

What distance from the center should the student on the right be if they want the seesaw to
stay parallel to the ground?

Select one:
a. 4 m
b. 5 m
c. 6 m
d. none of the choices

The vectors are translated, to a common origin.

Select one:
a. Polygon Method
b. Parallelogram Method
c. Sine and Cosine Method
d. Trigonometric Method

The sum of the clockwise moments equals sum of the anticlockwise moments when the
body is in equilibrium.
Select one:

True
False

If the polygon is closed, the resultant is a vector of zero magnitude and has no direction.
This is called the ________ vector.

Select one:
a. empty
b. full
c. none of the choices
d. both A and B

The resultant and equilibrant of several sets of such known forces are determined by both
graphical and analytical methods.

Select one:
a. none of the choices
b. object
c. method
d. theory

The SI for torque is _______________.

Select one:
a. kg*m/s
b. Newton
c. N⋅m
d. Meter
The magnitude of torque depends on two quantities only.

Select one:
True
False

The motion of objects can not be described by words

Select one:
True
False

If the body is in equilibrium under the action of a number of the forces, then the algebraic
sum of the moments of the forces about any point is equal to one.
Select one:
True
False

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