Physics Practice Test – Scalars and Vectors (Questions with Answers and Explanations)

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Physics Practice Test – Scalars and Vectors (Questions with Answers and Explanations)

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1. 


Which of the following physical quantities is not a vector? (WASSCE 2014)

A. Force    B. Displacement    C. Acceleration   D. Speed

2. 


A force of 50 N is inclined at 30o to the horizontal. Calculate its vertical and horizontal components, respectively. (NECO 2016)

A. 19.3 N and 23.0 N
B. 23.0 N and 19.3 N
C. 43.3 N and 25.0 N
D. 25.0 N and 43.3 N

3. 


A man travelled 5 km north, then 7 km east. Calculate his displacement from the starting point. (NECO 2022)

A. 8.6 km, N35.5oE
B. 8.6 km, N45.6oE
C. 8.6 km, N54.5oE
D. 12.0 km, N35.5oE

4. 



Two forces act at a point O shown above. What is the value of the vertical component of the force? [Sin 30o = 0.500, Cos 30o = 0.866] (NECO 2018)

A. 15 N     B. 25 N      C. 26 N      D. 36 N

5. 


Which of the following pairs of units are fundamental? (NECO 2018)

A. Ampere and second
B. Kilogram and Joule
C. Kelvin and watt
D. Metre and Newton

 

 

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