Mid Term Practice Test 1

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What is reflection in terms of wave behavior?

Back

Reflection occurs when waves bounce off a surface back towards their source.

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What are gamma rays?

Back

Gamma rays are electromagnetic waves with the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequencies.

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What type of energy is associated with a moving skateboard?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, which is present in a moving skateboard.

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What is required for conduction to occur?

Back

Conduction requires direct contact between materials.

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What is the difference between laws and theories in science?

Back

Laws describe phenomena, while theories explain why phenomena exist.

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What is refraction?

Back

Refraction is the bending of waves as they pass from one medium to another.

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What is kinetic energy?

Back

Kinetic energy is the energy an object possesses due to its motion.

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What is the electromagnetic spectrum?

Back

The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all types of electromagnetic radiation, from radio waves to gamma rays.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Back

The principle of conservation of energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance, related to its temperature.