Two balls of differing masses free fall from the same height. Just before impact with the ground, the more massive ball

has greater momentum and kinetic energy

has greater momentum, kinetic energy, and velocity

If the velocity of a car doubles, what else doubles?

both momentum and kinetic energy

A book sits at rest on a table. If the action force is Earth pulling downward on the book, the reaction force is

the book pulling upward on the Earth

the table pushing upward on the book

the Earth pulling downward on the table

the book pulling upward on the table

A falling object that reaches terminal velocity continues to have

a nonzero net force acting on it

The same magnitude force acting on objects of different masses will cause

a greater acceleration on the lesser mass object

the same acceleration on both masses

a greater acceleration on the greater mass object

An object in mechanical equilibrium is...

either at rest OR moving at a constant velocity

Which of the following statements would be considered a theory?

Continental drift is caused by convection currents in Earth's mantle

The continents drift at a rate of 1 to 12 inches per year.

Which of the following statements would be considered a law?

A particle attracts every other particle in the universe with a force based on their masses and distance from each other.

Massive objects cause a distortion in space-time, so a free-falling object will follow the curvature of this distortion, bringing objects together.

Which of the following statements is untrue about scientific theory.

A scientific theory is an idea that has not been verified yet.

A scientific theory can encompass several verified hypothesis about certain aspects of the natural world.

A scientific theory is an explanation of why nature behaves as it does.

Which of the following statements is UNTRUE about scientific law

A scientific law is a physical concept that can never change

A scientific law is a description of a phenomenon in the natural world

A scientific law has been verified repeatedly by observation or experiment

A scientific law is often defined in terms of a mathematical equation

Which of the following are scientific hypothesis? (check all that apply)

Tides are caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon on the Earth

Extraterrestrial life exists on other planets

In 2.0 seconds, a car increases its speed from 60 km/h to 65 km/h while a bicycle goes from rest to 5 km/h in the same amount of time. Which has the greater acceleration?

both have the same acceleration

A heavy object and a light object are dropped from rest at the same time in a vacuum. The heavy object reaches the ground..

at the same time as the light object

If the mass of a sliding block is tripled at the same time that the net force on the block is tripled, how does the resulting acceleration compare to the original acceleration?

the acceleration is the same as the orginal

the acceleration is 3 times the original

the acceleration is 1/3 of the original

A book is resting on a table. IF the action force is the Earth pulling downward in the book, what is the reaction force?

the book pulling upward on the Earth

the book pushing down on the table

the book pulling upward on the table

the table pushing upward on the book

A truck has a head-on collision with a motorcycle. Compared to the impact force on the Mack truck, the impact force on the motorcycle is...

equal to the force on the truck

greater than the force on the truck

less than the force on the truck

The reason a 10 kg rock falls no faster than a 5 kg rock in free fall is the

force/mass ratio is the same for both

10-kg rock has greater acceleration

force of gravity is the same for both

5-kg rock has greater acceleration

Survey of Physical Science Exam #1

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

As a falling object travels faster and faster through the air,

Net force decreases

Air resistance increases

Acceleration decreases

All of the above

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NGSS.MS-PS3-5

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In a simple experiment, you compare the absorption of several paper towel brands. What would be the dependent variable?

Amount of liquid absorbed by the paper towel

Brand of towels

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The crumple zone on a car is designed to reduce the impulse on the vehicle

False

True

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NGSS.HS-PS2-3

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A description of a phenomenon that has been verified by many scientists is called a

Scientific Theory

Scientific Law

Scientific Hypothesis

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NGSS.HS-ESS1-2

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

A theory is an educated guess about the outcome of a specific experiment

True

False

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If the sun were twice as massive, its pull on Earth would be

Twice as much

Four times as much

Unchanged

Half as much

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7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

If the radius of the Earth increased, your weight as its surface would increase

False

True

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Survey of Physical Science Exam #1

69 questions

As a falling object travels faster and faster through the air,

In a simple experiment, you compare the absorption of several paper towel brands. What would be the dependent variable?

The crumple zone on a car is designed to reduce the impulse on the vehicle

A description of a phenomenon that has been verified by many scientists is called a

A theory is an educated guess about the outcome of a specific experiment

If the sun were twice as massive, its pull on Earth would be

If the radius of the Earth increased, your weight as its surface would increase

The soccer ball was launched with an upward velocity of 20 m/s. How long will it take for it to come back down?

Two balls of differing masses free fall from the same height. Just before impact with the ground, the more massive ball

If the velocity of a car doubles, what else doubles?

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