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WorksheetsPhysical Science Final Review
Total questions: 28
Worksheet time: 16mins
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Class
Date
1.
When measuring the volume of a small and irregularly shaped object, which of the following would be used to obtain the most accurate measurement?
a)
Fask
b)
Beaker
c)
Graduated Cylinder
d)
Triple Beam Balance
2.
An investigation is performed to determine how the angle of a ramp affects the speed of a ball as it rolls down the ramp. In addition to using the same ball and the same ramp, which of these should also remain constant?
a)
The height of the ramp
b)
releasing the ball from the same spot/height
c)
keeping the ramp facing the same direction each trial
d)
measuring the ramp each trial
3.
Some students used a hot plate to heat 1 L of water from 20°C to the boiling point of water. The students recorded the temperature of the water each minute until it began to boil. Which of the following provides the mostappropriate way to represent the data?
a)
a bar graph with temperature on the y-axis and time on the x-axis
b)
a bar graph with time on the y-axis and temperature on the x-axis
c)
a line graph with temperature on the y-axis and time on the x-axis
d)
a line graph with time on the y-axis and temperature on the x-axis
4.
What precautions should be used in the lab when working with various chemicals?
a)
wear lab gloves and tie long hair back
b)
wear a cap and goggles, lab gloves, and protective shoes
c)
wear lab goggles, restrain loose clothing, and remove all rings
d)
wear a lab apron, use eye protection, and restrain loose clothing and hair
5.
Structural differences between different chemicals can be represented in models of the particles. Which drawingbest represents a compound?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
6.
Ernest Rutherford was an important early researcher in nuclear physics. In one experiment, he observed that particles with a positive charge deflected when passing through a thin sheet of gold foil. What conclusion did Rutherford make in this observation?
a)
All atoms have electrons, protons, and neutrons.
b)
The positive part of the atom is small and dense.
c)
Protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom.
d)
Electrons have a negative charge, and protons have a positive charge.
7.
Sound travels as a
a)
A pattern of up and down vibrations
b)
A series of compressions and rarefactions
c)
A series of compressions only
d)
A wave without a medium
8.
When two nuclei are combined into one nucleus, there is a slight change in mass and the release of a large amount of energy. What is this process called?
a)
Fission
b)
Fusion
c)
Reaction
d)
Conversion
9.
When two nuclei are split and release of a large amount of energy. What is this process called?
a)
Fission
b)
Fusion
c)
Reaction
d)
Conversion
10.
Which statement best describes why the pencil looks bent in the picture?
a)
Light from the air is entering a different medium
b)
Gravity affects the light more in a different medium
c)
The farther light is from its source, the slower it moves.
d)
The pencil only looks bent at certain angles
11.
Which type of radiation in the electromagnetic spectrum is associated with observable colors such as red, green, and blue?
a)
UV
b)
X-ray
c)
Visible light
d)
Gamma waves
12.
A metal ball has a constant velocity of zero. Which other quantity must also be zero?
a)
Weight of the ball
b)
Energy of the ball
c)
Acceleration of the ball
d)
Inertia of the ball
13.
A boy is walking a stops short. His orange on his lunch tray continues to move and falls off the tray. Which of Newtons Laws best explains why the orange continued to move?
a)
Newtons First Law
b)
Newtons Second Law
c)
Newtons Third Law
d)
Newtons law of acceleration
14.
Objects with greater _________ also have greater inertia.
a)
speed
b)
mass
c)
temperature
d)
friction
15.
If you were on the moon, there would be a change in your
a)
Weight and mass
b)
weight
c)
Mass
d)
volume
16.
How will this object move?
a)
It won't move.
b)
It will move to the right.
c)
It will move to the left.
d)
It will move
17.
What is the net force?
a)
30 N left
b)
25 N right
c)
5 N left
d)
55 N right
18.
What is Newton's First law about?
a)
The law of pie and cream
b)
Inertia
c)
Cheeseitz
d)
Speed & Velocity
19.
Two inclined planes put together creates which simple machine?
a)
Lever
b)
Pulley
c)
Wedge
d)
Screw
20.
Electric circuits provide energy for lightbulbs. Which of these prevents the flow of electrons?
a)
A series circuit
b)
A parallel circuit
c)
An open switch
d)
A conductor
21.
What is the function the part labeled z in the series circuit?
a)
provides an energy source for the circuit
b)
Allows a path for the electrons to flow
c)
Causes resistance
d)
Opens and closes the circuit
22.
What is the function the part labeled X in the series circuit?
a)
provides an energy source for the circuit
b)
Allows a path for the electrons to flow
c)
Causes resistance
d)
Opens and closes the circuit
23.
The diagram shows a metal strip connected by wires to a battery and light bulb. Which property of the metal is being tested with this setup?
a)
Conductivity
b)
Density
c)
Volume
d)
Elasticity
24.
Which is an example of a physical property?
a)
rusting
b)
boiling point
c)
combustion
d)
reactivity with water
25.
Flammability is an example of what property?
a)
Chemical property
b)
Physical property
26.
This is an example of a
a)
physical change
b)
chemical change
27.
Which of the following properties is a physical property?
a)
magnetism
b)
reactivity with oxygen
c)
flammability
d)
non-reactive
28.
What characteristic defines all chemical changes?
a)
There is a change of state.
b)
Electricity is produced.
c)
A new material is formed.
d)
Bubbles are produced.
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