Physical Science Pretest All GSE Standards

Front

What is the planet with the strongest gravitational pull towards the Sun?

Back

Mercury

Front

Balance the chemical equation: HgO --> ?

Back

2Hg + O2

Front

Define a liquid.

Back

A state of matter with definite volume and indefinite shape.

Front

What type of energy is solar energy transferred to?

Back

Electrical energy.

Front

In which medium does sound travel fastest?

Back

Solid.

Front

What is the definition of gravitational pull?

Back

The force by which a planet or other celestial body attracts objects toward its center.

Front

What is the difference between mass and weight?

Back

Mass is the amount of matter in an object, while weight is the force exerted by gravity on that mass.

Front

What is the formula for calculating speed?

Back

Speed = Distance / Time.

Front

What is the principle of conservation of energy?

Back

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

Front

What is the definition of kinetic energy?

Back

The energy of an object due to its motion.