Physics Exam Review (Modules 7-11)

What is another name for a converging lens?

• a convex lens

• a diverging lens

• a concave lens

What do nearsighted people have trouble doing?

• They have trouble seeing objects close to them.

• The have trouble seeing near and far.

• The have trouble seeing objects far away from them.

True or False

Lightning is a natural occurrence of electricity.

• True

• False

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What has to move in order to create electricity?

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Molecules

True or False

Static electricity is a continuous charge.

• True - Static electricity will flow continuously.

• False - Static electricity is just a temporary charge.

Which of the following is a good insulator?

• Plastic

• Gold

• Aluminum

• Water

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What is considered a wet cell battery?

• A battery that uses a paste as the electrolyte.

• A battery that has zinc and copper sitting in a dilute H2SO4 solution that touches both metals.

• A battery that can be recharged.

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What happens if a bulb is not working in a series circuit.

• The circuit is "open" and all of the lights will go out.

• The circuit is still closed and the other lights will continue to light up.

• The rest of the bulbs will burn brighter.

What determines the resistance of a wire? (more than 1 right answer)

• length

• thickness

• temperature

• what it's made of

In a series circuit, there are 6 bulbs each providing 1 ohm of resistance. What is the total resistance?

• 12

• 4

• 16

• 6