HCS SOL Review Assessment (PreTest)

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What is energy transformation?

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Energy transformation is the process of changing energy from one form to another, such as electrical energy to thermal energy.

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What is an example of electrical to thermal energy transformation?

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Turning on a stove is an example of electrical to thermal energy transformation.

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What is the arrangement of planets in our solar system?

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The inner planets are much closer together than the outer planets.

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What can we conclude when two students arm-wrestle and neither arm moves?

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The students used the same amount of force.

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How is energy transferred in sound waves?

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Energy in sound waves is transferred through the vibration of particles in the medium it travels through.

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What type of energy is sound?

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Sound is a type of mechanical energy.

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What is a medium in the context of sound waves?

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A medium is a substance (solid, liquid, or gas) through which sound waves travel.

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What happens to sound in a vacuum?

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Sound cannot travel in a vacuum because there are no particles to vibrate.

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What is the difference between inner and outer planets?

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Inner planets are rocky and closer together, while outer planets are gas giants and farther apart.

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What is force?

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Force is a push or pull on an object that can cause it to move or change its motion.