FBISE · Class 9
Class 9 Physics MCQs: Kinematics
Practice chapter-wise MCQs with answers and explanations. Use the quiz mode for timed online tests.
Quick revision
Class 9 Physics MCQs Kinematics are one of the fastest ways to improve your board exam performance — especially when you practice with purpose, revise weak concepts, and learn from explanations.
On Prepzy, you can practice 59 MCQs from “Kinematics” in Physics for FBISE. Each question is designed to mirror the style, wording, and concept-testing approach used in Pakistani board papers.
Use this chapter page to revise definitions, formulas, and key ideas, then attempt the MCQs in small sets. Track patterns in your mistakes: is it a concept gap, a calculation error, or a misread statement? Fixing the pattern is what raises your score.
If you’re preparing for matric / SSC Part exams, focus on understanding the concept first, then speed. MCQs reward clarity — not memorization. A clear concept turns into fast correct answers.
What to focus on
- Primary focus: Kinematics concepts tested in Class 9 Physics
- Practice with instant answer-checking to reduce repeated mistakes
- Revise common definitions, units, and standard results before timed practice
- Aim for accuracy first, then build speed with short quizzes
Study tips
- Read the question stem first, then scan options for distractors (near-correct choices).
- If the chapter is formula-heavy, write a mini-formula sheet and revise it before every attempt.
- After each practice set, re-attempt only the wrong MCQs to convert weak areas into strengths.
- Mix easy + medium MCQs for momentum, then finish with hard questions for exam readiness.
MCQs (sample)
Showing 25 questions from this chapter. For a full timed test, use “Start online test”.
1. What is plotted along the horizontal axis in a distance-time graph?
- Time
- Distance
- Speed
- Acceleration
Answer & explanation
Correct: Time
In a distance-time graph, time is always plotted along the horizontal axis (x-axis).
2. What is the measure of how fast an object is moving?
- Speed
- Velocity
- Acceleration
- Displacement
Answer & explanation
Correct: Speed
Speed is defined as the measure of how fast an object is moving.
3. What is the state of an object if it does not change its position over time?
- At rest
- In motion
- Accelerating
- Vibrating
Answer & explanation
Correct: At rest
If an object does not change its position, it is considered at rest according to the passage.
4. What is defined as the length of the path traveled between two positions?
- Distance
- Displacement
- Velocity
- Speed
Answer & explanation
Correct: Distance
The length of path traveled between two positions is referred to as distance.
5. What is the definition of acceleration?
- The measure of change in velocity with the passage of time
- The measure of speed of an object
- The distance covered by an object in a given time
- The time taken to change direction
Answer & explanation
Correct: The measure of change in velocity with the passage of time
Acceleration is defined as the measure of change in velocity with the passage of time.
6. What is the acceleration due to gravity (g) near the Earth's surface?
- 9.80 m/s²
- 10.00 m/s²
- 8.00 m/s²
- 11.20 m/s²
Answer & explanation
Correct: 9.80 m/s²
The acceleration due to gravity is approximately 9.80 m/s² near the Earth's surface.
7. What does the gradient of a distance-time graph represent?
- Speed
- Acceleration
- Distance
- Time
Answer & explanation
Correct: Speed
The gradient (or slope) of the distance-time graph gives the speed of the object.
8. Which quantity describes both speed and direction of a moving object?
- Velocity
- Speed
- Distance
- Acceleration
Answer & explanation
Correct: Velocity
Velocity describes the speed as well as the direction of a moving object.
9. Which type of motion occurs when an object changes its position over time?
- At rest
- In motion
- Static
- Vibratory
Answer & explanation
Correct: In motion
An object that changes its position is described as being in motion.
10. Which of the following is a scalar quantity?
- Distance
- Displacement
- Acceleration
- Force
Answer & explanation
Correct: Distance
Distance has no direction and is therefore a scalar quantity.
11. What is the mathematical formula for acceleration?
- acceleration = change in velocity / elapsed time
- acceleration = change in distance / elapsed time
- acceleration = velocity / time
- acceleration = distance / time
Answer & explanation
Correct: acceleration = change in velocity / elapsed time
The correct formula for acceleration is change in velocity divided by elapsed time.
12. Which statement is true about freely falling objects?
- They have the same acceleration regardless of mass.
- Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.
- All objects fall at different rates due to air resistance.
- Acceleration due to gravity varies with height.
Answer & explanation
Correct: They have the same acceleration regardless of mass.
Freely falling objects have the same acceleration due to gravity, independent of their masses.
13. In a speed-time graph, what is represented by the area under the graph?
- Time
- Distance traveled
- Speed
- Acceleration
Answer & explanation
Correct: Distance traveled
The area under a speed-time graph represents the distance traveled by the object.
14. What is the SI unit of speed?
- Metre per second (m/s)
- Kilogram (kg)
- Newton (N)
- Meter (m)
Answer & explanation
Correct: Metre per second (m/s)
The SI unit of speed is metre per second (m/s).
15. Translatory motion is characterized by:
- Uniform movement of all points in the same direction
- Rotation about an axis
- Forward and backward movement
- Random movement without a specific path
Answer & explanation
Correct: Uniform movement of all points in the same direction
Translatory motion involves all points of a moving object moving uniformly in the same direction.
16. What is the SI unit for distance?
- Metre
- Kilometre
- Centimetre
- Mile
Answer & explanation
Correct: Metre
The SI unit for distance is metre (m).
17. What is the SI unit of acceleration?
- metre per second per second (m/s²)
- metre per second (m/s)
- kilometre per hour (km/h)
- metre (m)
Answer & explanation
Correct: metre per second per second (m/s²)
The SI unit of acceleration is metre per second per second (m/s²).
18. What happens to the acceleration due to gravity when an object is thrown upward?
- It remains positive.
- It becomes negative.
- It becomes zero.
- It doubles in value.
Answer & explanation
Correct: It becomes negative.
When an object is thrown upward, the acceleration due to gravity is taken as negative (-g).
19. Which graph's slope represents acceleration?
- Distance-time graph
- Speed-time graph
- Velocity-time graph
- None of the above
Answer & explanation
Correct: Speed-time graph
The slope of the speed-time graph gives the magnitude of acceleration.
20. What is average speed?
- Total distance covered in total time
- Speed at a specific instant
- Distance covered in unit time
- Equal distances in equal intervals
Answer & explanation
Correct: Total distance covered in total time
Average speed is defined as the total distance covered in total time.
21. What type of motion is described by an object moving in a straight line?
- Circular motion
- Rectilinear motion
- Random motion
- Vibratory motion
Answer & explanation
Correct: Rectilinear motion
Rectilinear motion is a type of translatory motion where the path is straight.
22. What do we call the shortest distance from the initial position to the final position?
- Distance
- Displacement
- Path
- Length
Answer & explanation
Correct: Displacement
The shortest distance from initial position to final position is known as displacement.
23. What does a positive acceleration indicate?
- An increase in velocity with time
- A decrease in velocity with time
- No change in velocity
- A change in direction only
Answer & explanation
Correct: An increase in velocity with time
A positive acceleration means there is an increase in velocity with time.
24. If a coin and a piece of paper are dropped in air, which will fall faster?
- The coin
- The paper
- Both will fall at the same rate
- Neither will fall at all
Answer & explanation
Correct: The coin
The coin will fall faster than the paper due to air resistance when both are dropped in air.
25. The distance-time graph is always plotted in which plane?
- Negative XY plane
- Positive XY plane
- Negative XZ plane
- Positive XZ plane
Answer & explanation
Correct: Positive XY plane
The distance-time graph is always in the positive XY plane since distance never goes to the negative axis.
FAQs
Are these Class 9 Physics MCQs Kinematics aligned with FBISE?
Yes. The MCQs are organized chapter-wise for FBISE and designed to match board exam patterns. If your teacher has added custom MCQs, they will also appear here.
How many MCQs should I practice from “Kinematics” each day?
A good daily target is 20–40 MCQs with full review of mistakes. If you’re short on time, do 15 MCQs but read explanations carefully.
What’s the best way to revise this chapter before an exam?
Revise the chapter summary, list your weak sub-topics, then practice MCQs in timed sets. Re-attempt wrong questions after a short break to lock in learning.
Can I take an online test for this chapter?
Yes. Start a chapter quiz to simulate an online test. Use it to improve speed and accuracy under time pressure.