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WorksheetsPhysics Review
Total questions: 80
Worksheet time: 45mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The angle of incident is the same as the ________.
a)
incident ray
b)
reflected ray
c)
opposing angle
d)
angle of reflection
2.
A convex lens produces
a)
a virtual upright image.
b)
a virtual inverted image.
c)
a real upright image.
d)
an real inverted image.
3.
A plane mirror produces
a)
a virtual image at the same distance from the surface of the mirror.
b)
a virtual image at half the distance from the surface of the mirror.
c)
a real image at the same distance from the surface of the mirror.
d)
an real image at half the distance from the surface of the mirror. .
4.
The image seen is an example of
a)
reflection
b)
refraction
c)
diffraction
d)
incidence
5.
Light passing through a convex lens demonstrates _____.
a)
homeostasis
b)
refraction
c)
diffraction
d)
polarization
6.
In order to produce an image with a convex lens that is equal in size to the object, the object distance and the image distance must be.....
a)
half of the focal length.
b)
equal.
c)
twice the focal length.
d)
inverted.
7.
If a dog is 10 feet in front of the mirror, how far away does the dog's image seem to be from the surface of the mirror?
a)
5 feet
b)
10 feet
c)
15 feet
d)
20 feet
8.
Light is considered to be
a)
electromagnetic waves
b)
particles
c)
transverse waves
d)
all of the above
9.
When all 3 primary pigment colors are mixed which color is produced?
a)
black
b)
magenta
c)
white
d)
cyan
10.
When all 3 primary light colors are mixed which color is produced?
a)
black
b)
magenta
c)
white
d)
cyan
11.
Which is the angle of refraction?
a)
Angle 1
b)
Angle 2
12.
Why is light refracted?
a)
Light speeds up
b)
Light slows down
c)
Light speed stays the same
d)
Light can either slow down or speed up
13.
Which is the angle of incident?
a)
Angle 1
b)
Angle 2
14.
Speed of light in a vacuum is
a)
represented by the symbol "c"
b)
3.00 X108 m/s
c)
both answers are correct
15.
An object that does not allow any light to pass through is considered to be...
a)
opaque
b)
translucent
c)
transparent
d)
luminescent
16.
An object that allows light to pass through producing a distorted image.
a)
opaque
b)
translucent
c)
transparent
d)
luminescent
17.
An object that appears to glow because light is reflected off of it.
a)
opaque
b)
translucent
c)
illuminated
d)
luminescent
18.
An object that is giving off it's own light.
a)
opaque
b)
translucent
c)
illuminated
d)
luminescent
19.
The ocean is blue because it is reflecting
a)
all colors of light except blue
b)
blue light
c)
yellow light
d)
no colors of light.
20.
Which electromagnetic wave carries the most energy?
a)
gamma waves
b)
microwaves
c)
radio waves
d)
light waves
21.
The image appears when
a)
all 3 rays cross
b)
at point F behind the lens
c)
at point 2F behind the lens
22.
A characteristic set of light wavelengths emitted by an electron.
a)
hydrogen spectra
b)
absorption spectrum
c)
electromagnetic spectrum
d)
emission spectrum
23.
Fission is the
a)
combining of 2 atoms.
b)
splitting of an atom.
c)
combining compounds.
d)
splitting electrons.
24.
Fusion occurs
a)
in the sun to generate light.
b)
during an atomic bomb.
c)
to determine how old rocks are.
d)
in the air to generate wind.
25.
Which color has the highest energy of photons?
a)
violet
b)
red
c)
blue
d)
orang
26.
Minimum frequency at which radiation causes the ejection of electrons from a metal
a)
stimulated emission
b)
photoelectric effect
c)
threshold frequency
d)
polarization
27.
The emission of electrons produced when radiation strikes a metal.
a)
photoelectric effect
b)
stimulated emission
c)
polarization
d)
galvanation
28.
When an excited atom is struck by a photon and releases a photon of equal energy.
a)
stimulated emission
b)
threshold frequency
c)
polarization
d)
photonation
29.
A characteristic set of light wavelengths emitted by an electron.
a)
hydrogen spectra
b)
absorption spectrum
c)
electromagnetic spectrum
d)
emission spectrum
30.
A characteristic set of light wavelengths absorbed by a material.
a)
hydrogen spectra
b)
absorption spectrum
c)
electromagnetic spectrum
d)
emission spectrum
31.
When the frequency of light increases during the photoelectric effect the kinetic energy of the emitted electron __________.
a)
stays the same
b)
increases also
c)
decreases
d)
goes away completely
32.
The mass after a fission or fusion nuclear reaction is slightly less due to
a)
energy that is given off during the reaction.
b)
the gravitational strong force.
c)
the photoelectric effect.
d)
the law of weak forces.
33.
The emission spectra is produced when
a)
electrons release energy as they move to their excited state.
b)
electrons absorb energy as they move to their excited state.
c)
electrons release energy as they return to the ground state.
d)
electrons absorb energy as they return to the ground state.
34.
The photoelectric experiment is where
a)
two atoms are forced to collide.
b)
you look through diffraction glasses to see the emission spectrum of light.
c)
light is shined on a piece of metal and electrons are ejected.
d)
two atoms are split.
35.
The photoelectric effect helps us to understand
a)
the particle nature of light.
b)
diffraction pattern produced as light passes through a single slit.
c)
the wave behavior of light.
d)
spectroscopes.
36.
The strong nuclear force _________.
a)
holds the universe together
b)
causes instability in the nucleus
c)
bonds protons and neutrons together to form the nucleus
d)
creates an magnetic field around the earth
37.
A photon is a __________.
a)
discrete packet of light
b)
large electron
c)
combination of a neutron and proton
d)
burned out star
38.
Which of the following is NOT a weak nuclear force?
a)
generation of sunlight
b)
formation of tides in the ocean
c)
dating of organic materials
d)
energy from plate tectonics
39.
Which of the following is NOT a weak nuclear force?
a)
generation of sunlight
b)
generation of magnetic fields
c)
dating of organic materials
d)
energy from plate tectonics
40.
The gravitational force acts over a __________ distance
a)
long
b)
short
c)
medium
d)
no
41.
The strong force acts over a __________ distance
a)
long
b)
short
c)
medium
d)
no
42.
Which of the following is has the least amount of strength?
a)
electromagnetic
b)
gravitational
c)
weak nuclear
d)
strong nuclear
43.
Which of the following is has the greatest strength?
a)
electromagnetic
b)
gravitational
c)
weak nuclear
d)
strong nuclear
44.
Which letter represents wavelength?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
45.
Which letter represents the wave crest?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
46.
Which letter represents the wave trough?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
47.
Which letter represents amplitude?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
48.
Which wave has a greater frequency?
a)
A
b)
B
49.
What is another name for wave height?
a)
Frequency
b)
Amplitude
c)
Wavelength
d)
Origin
50.
What is measured from crest to crest or trough to trough?
a)
Frequency
b)
Amplitude
c)
Wavelength
d)
Origin
51.
What happens when a light wave strikes an object and bounces off?
a)
Refraction
b)
Retirement
c)
Reflection
d)
Resonance
52.
What law says "the angle which a light wave strikes an object is the same angle which the light wave is reflected"?
a)
Refraction
b)
Resonance
c)
Reflection
d)
Retirement
53.
How are sound and light waves similar?
a)
both transfer energy
b)
both require a medium
c)
neither require a medium
d)
both transmit matter
54.
All waves carry
a)
energy
b)
light
c)
matter
d)
particles
55.
A wave in which energy put into the wave moves in the same direction as the wave.
a)
Longitudinal Wave
b)
Transverse Wave
56.
What kind of wave is pictured below?
a)
compressional wave
b)
transverse wave
c)
sound wave
d)
mechanical wave
57.
Which direction does a Transverse wave travel
a)
parallel
b)
perpendicular
58.
Which direction does a Transverse wave travel
a)
parallel
b)
perpendicular
59.
Which direction does a compressional wave travel
a)
parallel
b)
perpendicular
60.
What 2 particles produce an attractive force?
a)
a proton and an electron
b)
2 protons
c)
2 electrons
d)
2 neutrons
61.
Who discovered the electron?
a)
JJ Thomson
b)
Ernest Rutherford
c)
Charles Augustin de Coulomb
d)
Isaac Newton
62.
Who discovered the proton?
a)
JJ Thomson
b)
Ernest Rutherford
c)
Charles Augustin de Coulomb
d)
Isaac Newton
63.
Who discovered electrostatic force?
a)
JJ Thomson
b)
Ernest Rutherford
c)
Charles Augustin de Coulomb
d)
Isaac Newton
64.
Who discovered universal gravitational force?
a)
JJ Thomson
b)
Ernest Rutherford
c)
Charles Augustin de Coulomb
d)
Isaac Newton
65.
What variable do Newtons represent?
a)
Electrostatic Charge
b)
Force
c)
Distance
d)
Mass
66.
What variable do Coulombs represent?
a)
Electrostatic Charge
b)
Force
c)
Distance
d)
Mass
67.
What variable do kilograms represent?
a)
Electrostatic Charge
b)
Force
c)
Distance
d)
Mass
68.
What will happen to the Gravitational Force between 2 objects if the distance between them is doubled?
a)
the force will decrease to 1/2 the original strength
b)
the force will increase by 2
c)
the force will increase by 4
d)
the force will decrease to 1/4 the original strength
69.
What will happen to the Electrostatic Force between 2 objects if the distance between them is is quadrupled?
a)
the force will decrease to 1/16 the original strength
b)
the force will increase by 1/16
c)
the force will increase by 4
d)
the force will decrease to 1/4 the original strength
70.
What will happen to the Electrostatic Force if the charge of one particle is increased 6 times?
a)
The force will decrease 6 times
b)
The force will increase 6 times
c)
The force will increase 36 times
d)
The force will decrease by 1/6
71.
Constant accelerated motion under the influence of the gravitational force only.
a)
air resistance
b)
free fall
c)
terminal velocity
d)
Newton's 2nd Law
72.
This can interfere with freely falling objects.
a)
air resistance
b)
free fall
c)
terminal velocity
d)
Newton's 2nd Law
73.
When gravity and air resistance balance each other out.
a)
constant acceleration
b)
free fall
c)
terminal velocity
d)
Newton's 2nd Law
74.
Objects accelerate when forces are applied to them.
a)
constant acceleration
b)
free fall
c)
terminal velocity
d)
Newton's 2nd Law
75.
Factors that affect air resistance.
a)
mass, surface area, and shape
b)
mass, surface area, and phase
c)
mass, density, and shape
d)
viscosity, surface area, and shape
76.
Scalar and vector quantities are different because vector quantities have magnitude and ___________.
a)
speed.
b)
displacement.
c)
direction.
d)
phase.
77.
Units for velocity are
a)
meters per second
b)
meters
c)
meters per second squared
d)
seconds
78.
Units for acceleration are
a)
meters per second
b)
meters
c)
meters per second squared
d)
seconds
79.
Units for distance or displacement are
a)
meters per second
b)
meters
c)
meters per second squared
d)
seconds
80.
Units for time are
a)
meters per second
b)
meters
c)
meters per second squared
d)
seconds
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