NJSLA 5th Grade Science Practice Test

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What is electrical energy?

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Electrical energy is the energy caused by the movement of electrons through a conductor, such as a wire.

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What is motion energy?

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Motion energy is the energy an object has due to its movement. The faster an object moves, the more motion energy it has.

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What device converts electrical energy to motion energy?

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A remote-controlled car converts electrical energy from its battery into motion energy to move.

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What role does a wire coil play in an electric motor?

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The wire coil carries electrical current, which creates a magnetic field that helps the motor spin.

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How does distance affect the brightness of a light?

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The closer you are to a light source, the brighter it appears. As you move farther away, it appears dimmer.

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What is the best treatment for snow-covered roads at 0 degrees?

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Sand is the better treatment for snow-covered roads at 0 degrees because it provides traction.

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What supplies electric current in an electric motor?

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The battery supplies electric current to the electric motor.

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What is the relationship between brightness and distance for stars?

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Generally, the brighter a star appears, the closer it is to Earth, and the dimmer it appears, the farther it is.

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What is a battery?

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A battery is a device that stores chemical energy and converts it into electrical energy.

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What is a magnet?

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A magnet is an object that produces a magnetic field, attracting certain metals like iron.