1. A pull or a push applied or exerted on an object is ............................

A.Energy
B.Force
C.Velocity
D.Distance
Correct Answer
B. Force
Explanation
A pull or a push applied or exerted on an object is referred to as force. Force is a vector quantity
that can cause an object to accelerate, decelerate, or change its direction of motion. It is
measured in Newtons and can be exerted through various means such as physical contact,
gravity, or electromagnetic fields.

2. The ability to do work is ......

A.Velocity
B.Force
C.Energy
D.Heat

Correct Answer
C. Energy
Explanation
Energy is the ability to do work. It is a fundamental concept in physics that describes the
capacity of a system to perform physical or mechanical tasks. It can exist in various forms such
as kinetic energy, potential energy, thermal energy, etc. Energy is required to overcome resistance
or exert force on an object in order to perform work. Therefore, energy is the correct answer as it
directly relates to the ability to do work.
3. ................... is said to be done when a force of 1Newton moves an object of mass 1 gram, 1
meter in the direction of the force.
A.Force
B.Time
C.Energy
D.Work

Correct Answer
D. Work
Explanation
Work is said to be done when a force of 1 Newton moves an object of mass 1 gram, 1 meter in
the direction of the force. Work is a measure of the energy transfer that occurs when an object is
moved by a force applied to it. In this scenario, the force of 1 Newton is applied to move the
object of mass 1 gram over a distance of 1 meter, which meets the definition of work.
4. _______________ is the speed in a given direction; rate of motion with direction.
A.Velocity
B.Work
C.Energy
D.Temperature

Correct Answer
A. Velocity
Explanation
Velocity is a vector quantity that describes the rate of an object's motion in a specific direction. It
encompasses both speed and direction, distinguishing it from speed, which is scalar. Velocity
provides a comprehensive understanding of an object's movement, reflecting both how fast it's
moving and the path it's taking.
5. Which of the following energy sources is characterized by the process of nuclear fusion?
A.Coal
B.Solar
C.Natural Gas
D.Geothermal

Correct Answer
B. Solar
Explanation
Solar energy is derived from the nuclear fusion reactions occurring in the sun, where hydrogen
atoms combine to form helium, releasing a tremendous amount of energy. This process powers
the sun and provides the Earth with radiant energy in the form of sunlight.
6.
What does Newton's second law of motion state?
A.Force is directly proportional to mass times acceleration.
B.Force is inversely proportional to acceleration.
C.Force is directly proportional to mass.
D.Force is inversely proportional to mass.

Correct Answer
A. Force is directly proportional to mass times acceleration.
Explanation
Newton's second law of motion states that force is directly proportional to acceleration.
Here's a breakdown of the law:
Force is any push or pull that can cause an object to change its motion.
Acceleration is the rate of change of an object's velocity (speed and direction). The greater the
acceleration, the faster the change in motion.
The law essentially states that the greater the force applied to an object, the greater the
acceleration it will experience. Conversely, a smaller force will result in a smaller acceleration.
7. According to Boyle's Law, what happens to the volume of a gas if its pressure is increased
while keeping the temperature constant?
A.Volume increases.
B.Volume decreases.
C.Volume remains the same.
D.Volume becomes zero.

Correct Answer
B. Volume decreases.
Explanation
Boyle's Law (P1V1 = P2V2) states that, at constant temperature, the volume of a gas is inversely
proportional to its pressure. Increasing pressure leads to a decrease in volume and vice versa.
8. Charles' Law describes the relationship between the volume and temperature of a gas at
constant pressure. What does the law state?
A.Volume is inversely proportional to temperature.
B.Volume is directly proportional to temperature.
C.Volume is inversely proportional to pressure.
D.Volume is directly proportional to pressure.

Correct Answer
B. Volume is directly proportional to temperature.
Explanation
Charles' Law (V1/T1=V2/T2) explains that, at constant pressure, the volume of a gas is directly
proportional to its absolute temperature. As temperature rises, volume increases.
9. Which of the following is a fundamental principle of classical mechanics that describes the
relationship between force, mass, and acceleration?
A.Coulomb's Law
B.Kepler's Law
C.Newton's Second Law
D.Boyle's Law
Correct Answer
C. Newton's Second Law
Explanation
Newton's Second Law (F = ma) defines the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration.
Force equals mass multiplied by acceleration, determining an object's motion under applied
forces.
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10.
In the context of basic physics, what principle states that energy cannot be created or destroyed,
only transformed from one form to another?

A.Newton's Third Law

B.Conservation of Energy
C.Ohm's Law
D.Hooke's Law
Correct Answer
B. Conservation of Energy
Explanation
Conservation of Energy asserts that in a closed system, total energy remains constant. Energy
may change forms but is neither created nor destroyed. This principle underlies various physical
processes.

Part II
1. A softball player leaves the batter's box, overruns first base by 3.0 meters, and then returns to
first base. Compared to the total distance traveled by the player, the magnitude of the player's
total displacement from the batter's box is
A.Smaller
B.Larger
C.The same
Correct Answer
A. Smaller

2. What is the total displacement of a student who walks 3 blocks east, 2 blocks north, 1 block
west, and then 2 blocks south?
 A.2 blocks east
 B.2 blocks west
 C.8 blocks
 D.0

Correct Answer
A. 2 blocks east
Explanation
To find the total displacement of the student, we can treat each block as a vector, where east is
positive and west is negative on the x-axis, and north is positive and south is negative on the y-
axis.
Walking 3 blocks east corresponds to a displacement of +3 units in the x-direction.
Walking 2 blocks north corresponds to a displacement of +2 units in the y-direction.
Walking 1 block west corresponds to a displacement of -1 unit in the x-direction.
Walking 2 blocks south corresponds to a displacement of -2 units in the y-direction.
Now, we can find the total displacement by adding these individual displacements together:
Total displacement in the x-direction = 3 (east) - 1 (west) = 3 - 1 = 2 units east. Total
displacement in the y-direction = 2 (north) - 2 (south) = 2 - 2 = 0 units.
So, the total displacement of the student is 2 units east and 0 units north. This means the student
ends up 2 blocks to the east of their starting point with no north-south displacement, resulting in
a total displacement of 2 units east.
3.
A girl leaves a history classroom and walks 10. meters north to a drinking fountain. Then she
turns and walks 30. meters south to an art classroom. What is the girl's total displacement from
the history classroom to the art classroom?
 A.20. m south
 B.20. m north
C.40. m north
  D.40. m south

Correct Answer
A. 20. m south
Explanation
The girl's total displacement from the history classroom to the art classroom is 20 meters south.
This is because she initially walked 10 meters north, but then turned and walked 30 meters south.
The northward and southward displacements cancel each other out, resulting in a net
displacement of 20 meters south.
4.What is the SI unit for displacement?
 A.Centimeter
 B.Meter
 C.Kilometer
 D.Feet

Correct Answer
B. Meter
Explanation
The SI unit for displacement is meter. Displacement is a measure of the change in the position of
an object and is usually measured in meters. It represents the shortest distance between the initial
and final positions of an object, regardless of the path taken. Centimeters and kilometers are not
the SI units for displacement, although they can be used for other measurements such as length
or distance. Therefore, the correct answer is meter.
5. Distance is a ______ quantity.
 A.Scalar
 B.Vector
 C.Negative
 D.Positive

Correct Answer
A. Scalar
Explanation
Distance is a scalar quantity because it only has magnitude and no direction. Scalar quantities are
described by a single value, such as distance, time, or temperature, and do not have any
associated direction. In contrast, vector quantities have both magnitude and direction, such as
velocity or displacement. Since distance only represents the magnitude of the displacement, it is
considered a scalar quantity.
6. A car travels 20. meters east in 1.0 second. The displacement of the car at the end of this 1.0-
second interval is
 A.20. m/s
 B.20. m
 C.20. m east
 D.20. m/s east

Correct Answer
C. 20. m east
Explanation
The displacement of the car at the end of the 1.0-second interval is 20 meters east. Displacement
refers to the change in position of an object, taking into account both the distance traveled and
the direction. In this case, the car travels 20 meters in the east direction, so the displacement is 20
meters east. The units for displacement are distance units (meters) and the direction is indicated
by the word "east".
7. A student walks 1.0 kilometer due east and 1.0 kilometer due south. Then she runs 2.0
kilometers due west. The magnitude of the student's resultant displacement is closest to:
 A.3.4 km
 B.2.0 km
 C.4.0 km
 D.0 km

Correct Answer
B. 2.0 km
Explanation
To find the magnitude of the resultant displacement, we can treat the student's movements as
vectors and use vector addition. The displacement in the east direction is a vector of +1.0
kilometers, the displacement in the south direction is a vector of -1.0 kilometers, and the
displacement in the west direction is a vector of -2.0 kilometers.
Now, let's add these vectors:
Resultant displacement in the east direction = +1.0 km Resultant displacement in the south
direction = -1.0 km Resultant displacement in the west direction = -2.0 km
The resultant displacement vector, R, can be found by adding these vectors:
R = 1.0 km east - 1.0 km south - 2.0 km west
R = (1.0 km - 1.0 km - 2.0 km) = -2.0 km
The magnitude of the resultant displacement is the absolute value of this vector:
Magnitude of R = |-2.0 km| = 2.0 km
Therefore, the magnitude of the student's resultant displacement is closest to 2.0 kilometers.
8. If an object, after traveling a certain distance returns to the starting point, what will be its
displacement?
 A.One
 B.Zero
 C.More than one
 D.Less than one

Correct Answer
B. Zero
Explanation
If an object travels a certain distance and returns to its starting point, its displacement will be
zero. Displacement refers to the change in position of an object, and if the object returns to its
initial position, there is no change in position or displacement. Therefore, the correct answer is
zero.
9. John, an athlete covers 3 rounds on a circular track of radius 50 m. What is the displacement
covered by him?
 A.Zero
 B.4 m
 C.12 m
 D.50 m
Correct Answer
A. Zero
Explanation
Since John covers 3 rounds on a circular track, he ends up back at the starting point.
Displacement is the shortest distance between the initial and final positions. In this case, the
displacement is zero because John's starting and ending points are the same.
10. Michael travels 250 miles to North but then backtracks to South for 105 miles to pick up a
friend. Calculate Michael's total displacement.
 A.189 mi N
 B.145 mi N
 C.145 mi S
 D.355 mi S

Correct Answer
B. 145 mi N
Explanation
Michael travels 250 miles to the North and then backtracks to the South for 105 miles. Therefore,
his net displacement is the difference between the two distances, which is 250 - 105 = 145 miles
to the North.
Part III1.
The electrostatic force between two point charges kept at a distance d apart, in a medium εr = 6,
is 0.3 N. The force between them at the same separation in vacuum is

A.1.8 N
B.0.5 N
C.20 N
D.2 N

Correct Answer
A. 1.8 N
Explanation
The electrostatic force between two point charges is given by the equation F = (1/4πε) *
(q1*q2)/r^2, where F is the force, ε is the permittivity of the medium, q1 and q2 are the charges,
and r is the distance between them. In this question, the force is given as 0.3 N in a medium with
εr = 6. To find the force in vacuum, we can use the fact that εr = ε/ε0, where ε0 is the permittivity
of vacuum. Rearranging the equation, we get F_vacuum = (ε0/εr) * F = (1/6) * 0.3 N = 0.05 N.
Therefore, the force between the charges at the same separation in vacuum is 0.05 N, which is
closest to 0.5 N.
2. Elecric field intensity is 400 V m−1 at a distance of 2 m from a point charge. It will be 100 V
m−1 at a distance?
A.4 m
B.4 cm
C.1.5 m
D.50 cm

Correct Answer
A. 4 m
Explanation
The electric field intensity decreases with distance from a point charge. Since the electric field
intensity is 400 V m−1 at a distance of 2 m, it will be 100 V m−1 at a distance that is 4 times
greater, which is 4 m.
3. Two point charges +4q and +q are placed 30 cm apart. At what point on the line joining them
the electric field is zero?
A.20 cm from the charge 4q
B.15 cm from the charge q
C.7.5 cm from the charge q
D.5 cm from the charge q
Correct Answer
A. 20 cm from the charge 4q
Explanation
The electric field at a point on the line joining two charges is zero when the magnitudes of the
electric fields produced by the charges at that point are equal and opposite. In this case, the
charge +4q produces an electric field that is four times stronger than the electric field produced
by the charge +q. To balance out the stronger electric field, the point where the electric field is
zero must be closer to the charge +4q. Therefore, the correct answer is 20 cm from the charge 4q.

4. A dipole is placed in a uniform electric field with its axis parallel to the field. It experiences
A.
Neither a net force nor a torque
B.Only a torque
C.Both a net force and torque
D.Only a net force

Correct Answer
A. Neither a net force nor a torque
Explanation
When a dipole is placed in a uniform electric field with its axis parallel to the field, the positive
and negative charges of the dipole experience equal and opposite forces. These forces cancel
each other out, resulting in no net force on the dipole. Additionally, since the forces on the
positive and negative charges are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction, they also create
equal and opposite torques. These torques also cancel each other out, resulting in no net torque
on the dipole. Therefore, the dipole experiences neither a net force nor a torque in this situation.
5. The work done in moving 500 μC charge between two points on equipotential surface is
A.Zero
B.Finite positive
C.Finite negative
D.Infinite

Correct Answer
A. Zero
Explanation
The work done in moving a charge between two points on an equipotential surface is zero
because the potential difference between any two points on an equipotential surface is zero. This
means that the electric field is perpendicular to the equipotential surface, and therefore no work
is done in moving the charge along that surface.
6. Which of the following quantities is scalar?
A.
Electric potential
B.Electric force
C.Electric field
D.Dipole moment

Correct Answer
A. Electric potential
Explanation
Electric potential is a scalar quantity because it only has magnitude and no direction. It
represents the amount of electric potential energy per unit charge at a given point in an electric
field. Unlike electric force, electric field, and dipole moment, electric potential does not have a
specific direction associated with it. Therefore, it is considered a scalar quantity.

7.
A hollow metal ball carrying an electric charge produces no electric field at points
A.Inside the spHere
B.On its surface
C.Outside the spHere
D.At a distance more than twice

Correct Answer
A. Inside the spHere
Explanation
A hollow metal ball carrying an electric charge produces no electric field at points inside the
sphere because the electric field inside a conductor in electrostatic equilibrium is zero. The
charges on the inner surface of the hollow sphere redistribute themselves in such a way that the
electric field due to them cancels out, resulting in no net electric field inside the sphere.
this question:

8. Which of the following is a physical quantity that has a magnitude but no direction?
o A.Vector

o B.Frame of reference

o C.Resultant

o D.Scalar

 Correct Answer
D. Scalar
 Explanation
A scalar is a physical quantity that only has a magnitude, meaning it can be described by
a numerical value alone without any reference to direction. Unlike vectors, which have
both magnitude and direction, scalars represent quantities such as mass, temperature, or
time that do not have a specific orientation or direction associated with them. Therefore,
the correct answer is scalar.
9. What results from multiplying or dividing vectors by scalars?
o A.Vectors if multiplied or scalars if divided

o B.Scalars if multiplied scalars

o C.Scalars

o D.Vectors

Correct Answer
D. Vectors
Explanation
When multiplying a vector by a scalar (a single numerical value), the result is another vector
where each component of the original vector is multiplied by the scalar. For example, if v=(vx,vy
,vz) and a is a scalar, then av= (avx,avy,avz).
When dividing a vector by a scalar, each component of the vector is divided by the scalar. This
operation results in a scalar quantity.
Therefore, multiplying vectors by scalars results in vectors, and dividing vectors by scalars
results in scalars.
10. Identify the following quantities as scalar or vector: the mass of an object, the number of
leaves on a tree, and wind velocity.
o A.Vector, scalar, scalar

o B.Vector, scalar, vector

o C.Scalar, scalar, vector

o D.Scalar, vector, vector

Correct Answer
C. Scalar, scalar, vector
Explanation
The mass of an object is a scalar quantity because it only has magnitude and no direction. The
number of leaves on a tree is also a scalar quantity as it only represents a count and does not have
any direction associated with it. Wind velocity, on the other hand, is a vector quantity because it
has both magnitude (speed) and direction (the direction in which the wind is blowing).

11. Which of the following is an example of a vector quantity?

o A.Temperature

o B.Velocity

o C.Volume

o D.Mass

Correct Answer
B. Velocity
Explanation
Velocity is an example of a vector quantity because it has both magnitude and direction. In
physics, vectors are quantities that require both a numerical value and a specific direction to fully
describe them. Velocity, specifically, represents the rate at which an object changes its position
and includes information about the object's speed as well as the direction it is moving in.
Therefore, velocity satisfies the criteria of a vector quantity.
12. Which of the following is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction?
o A.Vector

o B.Scalar

o C.Frame of reference

o D.Resultant

Correct Answer
A. Vector
Explanation
A vector is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction. It represents quantities
such as displacement, velocity, and force. Magnitude refers to the size or quantity of the vector,
while direction indicates its orientation in space. Unlike scalars, which only have magnitude,
vectors require both magnitude and direction to completely describe them. A frame of reference
is a coordinate system used to describe the position and motion of objects, while a resultant is the
sum or combination of multiple vectors. However, only a vector possesses both magnitude and
direction.
13. Which of the following is always positive?
o A.Vector

o B.Magnitude

o C.Direction

Correct Answer
B. Magnitude
Explanation
Magnitude refers to the size or quantity of a vector or scalar quantity. It is always positive or
zero. Scalars are quantities that are fully described by their magnitude (e.g., speed), while vectors
have both magnitude and direction (e.g., velocity). The term "direction" doesn't inherently have a
numerical value, and it's the orientation of a vector rather than a quantity with a positive or
negative value.
 14. Identify the following quantities as scalar or vectors: the speed of a snail, the time it takes
to run a mile, and the free-fall acceleration.
o A.Vector, scalar, scalar

o B.Scalar, scalar, vector

o C.Vector, scalar, vector

o D.Scalar, vector, vector

Correct Answer
B. Scalar, scalar, vector
Explanation
The speed of a snail is a scalar quantity because it only has magnitude and no direction. The time
it takes to run a mile is also a scalar quantity as it only represents a duration and has no direction.
On the other hand, free-fall acceleration is a vector quantity as it has both magnitude (9.8 m/s²)
and direction (downwards towards the center of the Earth).
15. What is the resultant velocity of a duck flying 10.0 m/s due south against a gust of wind
with a speed of 2.5 m/s?
o A.-7.5 m/s south

o B.12.5 m/s south

o C.7.5 m/s south

o D.-12.5 m/s south

Correct Answer
C. 7.5 m/s south
Explanation
The duck is flying south at a speed of 10.0 m/s, but it is flying against a gust of wind with a
speed of 2.5 m/s. To find the resultant velocity, subtract the wind's speed from the duck's speed:

Resultant velocity=10.0 m/s−2.5 m/s=7.5 m/s south

Therefore, the resultant velocity of the duck is 7.5 m/s south. This calculation accounts for the
wind's resistance, reducing the duck's effective speed.
 16. Which trigonometric function, when multiplied by a vector's magnitude, gives the y-
component of a vector oriented at an angle with respect to the x-axis in a coordinate
system?
o A.Cos θ

o B.Cot θ

o C.Sin θ

o D.Tan θ

Correct Answer
C. Sin θ
Explanation
In a coordinate system, when a vector is oriented at an angle θ with respect to the x-axis, its y-
component can be found using the sine function. The y-component (V_y) is equal to the vector's
magnitude (V) multiplied by the sine of the angle (θ):

Vy=V sinθ

This relationship comes from the definition of the sine function in a right triangle, where the
opposite side (y-component) is equal to the hypotenuse (vector's magnitude) multiplied by the
sine of the angle. This is a fundamental concept in vector decomposition.
17. Which trigonometric function, when multiplied by a vector's magnitude, gives the x-
component of a vector oriented at an angle with respect to the x-axis in a coordinate
system?
o A.Tan θ

o B.Cos θ

o C.Cot θ

o D.Sin θ

Correct Answer
B. Cos θ
Explanation
In a coordinate system, when a vector is oriented at an angle θ with respect to the x-axis, its x-
component can be found using the cosine function. The x-component (V_x) is equal to the
vector's magnitude (V) multiplied by the cosine of the angle (θ):

Vx=V cosθ

This relationship comes from the definition of the cosine function in a right triangle, where the
adjacent side (x-component) is equal to the hypotenuse (vector's magnitude) multiplied by the
cosine of the angle. This is a fundamental concept in vector decomposition.
18. Which of the following is the motion of objects moving in two dimensions under the
influence of gravity?
o A.

Vertical velocity
o B.

Horizontal velocity
o C.

Dot product
o D.

Projectile motion
Correct Answer
D. Projectile motion
Explanation
Projectile motion refers to the motion of objects that are launched into the air and move in two
dimensions under the influence of gravity. It involves both vertical and horizontal velocities, as
the object follows a curved path known as a projectile trajectory. The directrix is not relevant to
this concept. Therefore, the correct answer is projectile motion.

19. Which of the following does not exhibit parabolic motion?

 o A. A baseball is thrown to home plate.

o B.A frog is jumping from land into the water.

o C.A flat piece of paper is released from a window.

o D.A basketball is thrown into a hoop.

Correct Answer
C. A flat piece of paper is released from a window.
Explanation
A flat piece of paper does not exhibit parabolic motion because it lacks the necessary force or
propulsion to follow a curved trajectory. Unlike the other options, which involve objects being
thrown or propelled with force, the paper simply falls due to gravity without any initial velocity
or additional force acting upon it. As a result, its motion is purely vertical and does not follow a
parabolic path.
20. What is the path of a projectile (in the absence of air resistance)?
o A.A wavy line

o B.Projectiles do not follow a predictable path.

o C.A hyperbola

o D.A parabola

Correct Answer
D. A parabola
Explanation
In the absence of air resistance, a projectile follows a parabolic path. This is due to the influence
of gravity acting downward while the projectile moves forward. The horizontal motion is
uniform, meaning the horizontal velocity remains constant, while the vertical motion is
uniformly accelerated, meaning the vertical velocity changes at a constant rate due to gravity.
The combination of these motions results in a curved, parabolic trajectory, described
mathematically by a quadratic equation. This predictable path is a key concept in physics,
particularly in the study of projectile motion.
21. Which of the following is not an example of projectile motion?
o A.A volleyball served over a net.

o B.A baseball thrown in the air.

o C.A hot-air balloon drifting toward Earth.

 o D.A long jumper in action.

Correct Answer
C. A hot-air balloon drifting toward Earth.
Explanation
A hot-air balloon drifting toward Earth is not an example of projectile motion because it does not
have an initial horizontal velocity. In projectile motion, an object is launched with an initial
velocity and then follows a curved path due to the influence of gravity. The volleyball, baseball,
and long jumper all have an initial horizontal velocity and are subject to gravity, causing them to
follow a curved trajectory. However, a hot-air balloon does not have an initial horizontal velocity
and is carried by wind currents, resulting in a more vertical descent rather than a curved path.
22. Which of the following exhibits parabolic motion?
o A.A space shuttle orbiting Earth

o B.A leaf falling from a tree

o C.A stone is thrown into a lake

o D.A train moving along a flat track

Correct Answer
C. A stone is thrown into a lake
Explanation
A stone thrown into a lake exhibits parabolic motion because it follows a curved path due to the
combination of its initial horizontal velocity and the downward force of gravity. As the stone
moves forward, gravity pulls it downward, causing it to curve downward in a parabolic
trajectory. This motion is characteristic of objects that are launched with an initial velocity and
experience a constant force acting vertically downward, resulting in a parabolic path.
23. Which of the following is an example of projectile motion?
o A.A helicopter taking off

o B.A thrown baseball

o C.A space shuttle being launched

o D.A jet lifting off a runway

Correct Answer
B. A thrown baseball
Explanation
A thrown baseball is an example of projectile motion because it follows a curved path in the air
due to the combined effects of its initial velocity and the force of gravity acting on it. As soon as
the baseball leaves the pitcher's hand, it becomes subject to the force of gravity, causing it to
follow a parabolic trajectory until it eventually lands on the ground. This type of motion, where
an object is launched into the air and moves under the influence of gravity alone, is known as
projectile motion.
24. Which of the following is a coordinate system for specifying the precise location of
objects in space?
o A.Diagram

o B.X-axis

o C.Frame of reference

o D.Y-axis

Correct Answer
C. Frame of reference
Explanation
A coordinate system is a method used to define the position of objects in space. In this context, a
frame of reference serves as a coordinate system that allows for the precise location of objects to
be specified. It provides a set of axes, such as the x-axis and y-axis, which can be used to
measure distances and determine positions accurately. By using a frame of reference, objects can
be located and described based on their position relative to a fixed point or set of points, enabling
precise spatial calculations and measurements.
25. From the teacher's perspective, how does a piece of chalk appear to fall when dropped
while walking at a speed of 1.5 m/s?
o A.Straight down

o B.Straight backward

o C.Straight down and forward

o D.Straight down and backward

Correct Answer
A. Straight down
Explanation
From the teacher's perspective, the chalk appears to fall straight down. This is because both the
teacher and the chalk are moving forward at the same speed (1.5 m/s). When the chalk is
released, it retains this horizontal motion. Since there is no relative horizontal movement
between the teacher and the chalk, the only visible motion from the teacher's point of view is the
vertical drop due to gravity. To an observer on the ground, the chalk would follow a parabolic
path, but to the teacher, it seems to fall straight down.
26. A passenger on a bus moving east sees a man standing on a curb. From the passenger's
perspective, the man appears to
o A.Move west at a speed that is equal to the bus's speed.

o B.Move west at a speed that is less than the bus's speed

o C.Standstill

o D.Move east at a speed that is equal to the bus's speed.

Correct Answer
A. Move west at a speed that is equal to the bus's speed.
Explanation
The passenger on the bus sees the man on the curb appear to move west at a speed that is equal
to the bus's speed. This is because the bus is moving east, so the relative motion between the bus
and the man is that the man appears to be moving in the opposite direction at the same speed as
the bus.
27. What kind of physical quantity is a force of 10 Newtons applied to push a box to the
right?
o A.Scalar

o B.Vector

o C.Unitless

o D.Dimensionless

Correct Answer
B. Vector
Explanation
A force of 10 Newtons applied to push a box to the right is classified as a vector quantity. Vectors
have both magnitude and direction. In this case, the magnitude of the force is 10 Newtons, and
the direction is to the right. Scalars, in contrast, have only magnitude and no direction (e.g.,
temperature, mass). Unitless and dimensionless quantities lack units or dimensions and are
typically used for pure numbers or ratios. Therefore, the correct answer is B) Vector.
28. What type of quantity is mass when it is measured as 5 kilograms?
o A.Scalar
 o B.Vector

o C.Vector when in motion

o D.Both scalar and vector,

Correct Answer
A. Scalar
Explanation
Mass is a scalar quantity. Scalar quantities have magnitude (amount) only and no direction. In
the case of mass, whether an object is stationary or in motion, its mass remains the same, and it is
measured in kilograms (kg). Vector quantities, on the other hand, have both magnitude and
direction (e.g., force, velocity). Mass does not have a direction associated with it, so it is
classified as a scalar quantity. Therefore, the correct answer is A) Scalar.
29. What type of quantity is the distance traveled by a car traveling 100 kilometers to the
north?
o A.Scalar

o B.Vector

o C.Neither

o D.Both

Correct Answer
B. Vector
Explanation
The distance traveled by the car, 100 kilometers to the north, is classified as a vector quantity.
Vector quantities have both magnitude (amount) and direction. In this case:Magnitude: 100
kilometers (the distance traveled)Direction: NorthTherefore, because the travel distance includes
a specific direction (north), it falls under the category of vector quantities. Scalars, in contrast,
have magnitude only (e.g., speed, time). Hence, the correct answer is Vector.