Benchmark #2 Science Review

Front

If an object is stationary (not moving), the forces acting upon it are _____________

Back

balanced

Front

This picture best illustrates the construction of a(n) ____________

Back

electromagnet

Front

Sound is caused by ____________?

Back

vibrations

Front

What is the net force and the direction of movement?

Back

50 Newtons, Left

Front

A coil of wire that produces a magnetic field when carrying an electric current is called a ____________

Back

solenoid

Front

What is the definition of an electromagnet?

Back

A type of magnet in which the magnetic field is produced by an electric current.

Front

What is the principle behind sound production?

Back

Sound is produced by vibrations that create pressure waves in a medium.

Front

What is net force?

Back

The overall force acting on an object when all the individual forces are combined.

Front

What is the difference between a series circuit and a parallel circuit?

Back

In a series circuit, components are connected end-to-end, while in a parallel circuit, components are connected across common points.

Front

What is a solenoid?

Back

A solenoid is a coil of wire that generates a magnetic field when an electric current passes through it.