Question 1

Which physical principle is demonstrated by the electromagnet lifting metal scraps in the first image?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic attraction of ferromagnetic materials

Question 2

In the second image, a rocket is launching. Which equation best describes the relationship between the force produced by the rocket engines and the acceleration of the rocket?

Accepted Answer

$$F = m 	imes a$$

Question 3

The third image shows a racing car. Which factor is most important in reducing air resistance (drag) for such vehicles?

Accepted Answer

Using a streamlined shape

Question 4

The fourth image shows a cheetah running. If the cheetah accelerates from rest to a speed $$v in $$time $$t$$, which equation gives its average acceleration?

Accepted Answer

$$a = \frac{v}{t}$$

Question 5

In the fifth image, a stopwatch is used to measure time. If a swimmer covers a distance $$s in $$time $$t$$, what is the formula for their average speed?

Accepted Answer

$$v = \frac{s}{t}$$

Question 6

The sixth image shows an airplane taking off. Which force must be greater than the weight of the airplane for it to ascend?

Accepted Answer

Lift

Question 7

In the seventh image, hockey players are moving on ice. Which force is minimized to allow them to glide easily?

Accepted Answer

Friction

Question 8

The eighth image shows a broken egg on the floor. Which physical concept is illustrated by the rapid deceleration of the egg upon impact?

Accepted Answer

Impulse and force

Question 9

In the ninth image, students are using a timing gate and a track. What is the main advantage of using electronic timing gates over manual stopwatches?

Accepted Answer

They eliminate human reaction time errors

Question 10

The tenth image shows a tugboat pulling a large ship. Which type of force is primarily responsible for moving the ship?

Accepted Answer

Tension force

Question 11

In the eleventh image, a person is bungee jumping. Which type of energy is stored in the stretched bungee cord?

Accepted Answer

Elastic potential energy

Question 12

The twelfth image shows a mechanical claw lifting a car. Which principle is most relevant to the operation of this device?

Accepted Answer

Mechanical advantage

Question 13

In the thirteenth image, a comb is attracting hair. Which force is responsible for this effect?

Accepted Answer

Electrostatic force

Question 14

The fourteenth image shows a compass and a bar magnet. What is the main physical interaction depicted?

Accepted Answer

Magnetic field interaction

Question 15

In the fifteenth image, children are playing tug-of-war. What happens when the forces exerted by both teams are equal?

Accepted Answer

The rope remains stationary

Question 16

The sixteenth image shows a sports car moving at high speed. Which equation would you use to calculate its momentum?

Accepted Answer

$$p = m 	imes v$$

Question 17

The seventeenth image shows two cars racing side by side. If both cars have equal mass and speed, what can be said about their momentum?

Accepted Answer

Both cars have equal momentum

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