8th Grade SOL Practice 2 Physical Science

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What is Newton's second law of motion?

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Newton's second law of motion states that Force = Mass x Acceleration. It explains how the velocity of an object changes when it is subjected to an external force.

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What is the most common type of energy used in households?

Back

The most common type of energy used in households is electrical energy.

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What phase change occurs when a liquid turns into a gas?

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The phase change that occurs when a liquid turns into a gas is called boiling.

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What type of electricity is produced when socks stick together and crackle when pulled apart?

Back

The type of electricity produced is static electricity.

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What type of energy is produced by the splitting of an atom?

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The type of energy produced by the splitting of an atom is nuclear energy.

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Define force in the context of physics.

Back

Force is an interaction that causes an object to change its velocity, which can include starting, stopping, or changing direction.

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What is the formula for calculating work done?

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The formula for calculating work done is Work = Force x Distance.

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What is the relationship between speed, distance, and time?

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The relationship is defined by the formula Speed = Distance/Time.

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What is density and how is it calculated?

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Density is the mass of an object divided by its volume, calculated as Density = Mass/Volume.

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What is the difference between kinetic and potential energy?

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Kinetic energy is the energy of motion, while potential energy is stored energy based on an object's position.