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WorksheetsMr. Crowne's Midterm Review
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 1hrs 1mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
If there are two forces going in the same direction would you add or subract them to find the net force?
a)
Subtract
b)
Add
c)
Neither
d)
Multiply
2.
If there are two forces going in opposite directions, would you add or subtract them to find the net force?
a)
Add
b)
Subtract
c)
Multiply
d)
Neither
3.
Find the net force: 15 N to the right, and 15 newtons to the right.
a)
0 N Right
b)
0 N Left
c)
30 N Left
d)
30 N Right
4.
8 N to the left , and 4 N to the right. Find the net force. Is this balanced
a)
12 N Right No
b)
4 N Left No
c)
12 N Right Yes
d)
4 N Left Yes
5.
What does N stand for in 15 N?
a)
Cam Newton
b)
Newtons
c)
New Baby
d)
Nine Tons
6.
What is the formula for force?
a)
f=m/a
b)
f=a/m
c)
f=ma
d)
f=a/m/k
7.
What is the net force?
a)
5000 N right
b)
4000 N right
c)
40 N left
d)
4000 N left
8.
What is the equation for force?
a)
Force=Time*Speed
b)
Force=Speed*Distance
c)
Force=Speed/Distance
d)
Force=Mass*Acceleration
9.
What is the unit of measurement for force?
a)
AMP
b)
Seconds
c)
Newtons
d)
Miles
10.
What is the attractive force that exists between all objects that have mass?
a)
Weight
b)
Mass
c)
Gravity
d)
Viscosity
11.
If an object is stationary (not moving) the forces acting upon it are _____________
a)
unbalanced
b)
weak
c)
balanced
d)
Hulk Smash!
12.
___________ is the amount of matter in an object.
a)
mass
b)
weight
c)
volume
d)
force
13.
A ____________ is a push or a pull on an object.
a)
chemical
b)
force
c)
magnet
d)
gravity
14.
You push on a tree with 20 N of force. If the tree doesn't move, the tree is pushing back on you with _____of force.
a)
20N
b)
40N
c)
10N
d)
70N
15.
With unbalanced forces, the object will move in the direction of the _______ force.
a)
larger
b)
smaller
c)
equal
16.
An object at rest will _______ if no outside forces are applied.
a)
Stay at rest
b)
Increase Velocity
c)
Decrease Mass
17.
A greater applied force is required to move an object with a greater mass than one with a smaller mass.
a)
True
b)
False
18.
The SI units for force are...
a)
Kilograms
b)
Newtons
c)
Meters per second
d)
Pounds
19.
According to Newton’s first law of motion, a moving object that is not acted on by an unbalanced force will
a)
remain in motion.
b)
eventually come to a stop.
c)
change its momentum.
d)
accelerate.
20.
A sled sliding on a flat, icy surface with a constant velocity is best described by
a)
Newton’s first law of motion for objects at rest.
b)
Newton’s first law of motion for objects in motion.
c)
Newton’s second law of motion.
d)
Newton’s third law of motion.
21.
Which of the following explains the difference between speed and velocity?
a)
One has motion, and the other does not.
b)
One has direction, and the other does not.
c)
One involves time, and the other does not.
d)
One involves acceleration, and the other does not.
22.
How does Newton’s third law explain how a rocket takes off?
a)
The rocket’s acceleration is positive, while the gasses acceleration is negative but the direction is the same.
b)
The rocket is at rest until ignition.
c)
The hot gasses move in one direction, while the rocket moves in the opposite direction but with equal force.
23.
Acceleration is caused by a force acting on a mass.
a)
Newton’s first law of motion
b)
Newton’s second law of motion
c)
Newton’s third law of motion
24.
For a force on an object there is an equal and opposite force.
a)
Newton’s first law of motion
b)
Newton’s second law of motion
c)
Newton’s third law of motion
25.
If a force of 26 N is exerted on two balls, one with a mass of 0.52 kg and the other with a mass of 0.78 kg, which ball will have the greater acceleration? (F=ma)
a)
The one with a mass of .78 kg will have the greatest acceleration.
b)
The one with a mass of .52 kg will have the greatest acceleration.
c)
They will both accelerate at the same rate.
26.
If two forces are in the same direction, they cancel each other out. True or false?
a)
true
b)
false
27.
While static friction keeps an object at rest, ____ friction slows down an object that slides.
a)
rolling
b)
sliding
c)
static
d)
none of these
28.
A(n) __________ is a push or pull.
a)
newton
b)
acceleration
c)
force
d)
momentum
29.
Calculate the net force.
a)
5 N
b)
10 N
c)
45 N
d)
500 N
30.
When there is a change in motion?
a)
When the forces are balanced.
b)
When the forces are unbalanced.
c)
Never.
d)
When the forces are equal.
31.
The metric unit of measurement for length is ____________________.
a)
Liter
b)
Meter
c)
gram
d)
inch
32.
The metric unit of measurement for capacity or volume is ________________.
a)
Gram
b)
Meter
c)
Liter
d)
Ounce
33.
The metric unit of measurement for weight or mass is ________________.
a)
Gram
b)
Liter
c)
Pound
d)
Meter
34.
The abbreviation for kilogram is _______.
a)
KG
b)
Kl
c)
cg
d)
kg
35.
The abbreviation for liter is _________.
a)
liter
b)
l or L
c)
g
d)
m
36.
The abbreviation for centimeter is ________.
a)
CM
b)
cg
c)
cl
d)
cm
37.
The abbreviation for millimeter is ________.
a)
mm
b)
mi
c)
MM
d)
ml
38.
The abbreviation for milliliter is ________.
a)
mg
b)
mm
c)
ml
d)
ML
39.
Tall cylinder-shaped container used to measure liquid to an nearest mL
a)
beaker
b)
pan balance
c)
graduated cylinder
40.
Large, cylinder-shaped container used to measure amounts of liquid to the nearest mL
a)
pan balance
b)
triple beam balance
c)
beaker
41.
What is this tool?
a)
meter stick
b)
hammer
c)
spring scale
d)
thermometer
42.
What is this science tool?
a)
beaker
b)
weather vane
c)
thermometer
d)
balance scale
43.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
44.
In a controlled experiment, how many variables can be worked with at a time?
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
45.
Mr. S. sets up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the independent variable.
a)
distance traveled by the ball
b)
height of the ramp
c)
mass of the ball
d)
weight of the ball
46.
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses three (of the same type of) plants, two different fertilizers, equal light, and equal water. What type of variable is the fertilizer?
a)
Dependent
b)
Independent
c)
Control
d)
Compound
47.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?
a)
Type of plant
b)
Water, apple juice, milk
c)
Plant growth
d)
Color of the plant's leaves
48.
Which runner complete the 100 meter race in the least amount of time?
a)
Albert
b)
Bob
c)
Charlie
49.
What do you think the cyclist is doing between 11am and 1pm?
a)
The cyclist has stopped for lunch
b)
The cyclists is riding at a constant speed on flat ground
c)
The cyclist is practicing sprints
d)
The cyclist is riding up a hill
50.
What is happening between 9am and 11am?
a)
The cyclist is traveling up a hill
b)
The cyclists is speeding up
c)
The cyclists is traveling at a constant speed
d)
The cyclist is slowing down
51.
What does this graph represent?
a)
Constant Speed
b)
Acceleration
c)
Not moving
52.
The picture of the position vs. time graph shows an object that is...
a)
accelerating/speeding up
b)
moving at a constant speed
c)
not moving
d)
accelerating/slowing down.
53.
Which graph represents the greatest acceleration?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
54.
Acceleration: is the rate of change in ___________.
a)
speed
b)
distance
c)
velocity
d)
displacement
55.
The unit of acceleration is:
a)
m/s2
b)
m/s
c)
m.s2
d)
m/s3
56.
What is the net force?
a)
40 N left
b)
0 N Balalnced
c)
400 N right
d)
40 N right
57.
The force resulting from the pull of the earth on an object.
a)
mass
b)
gravity
c)
acceleration
d)
unbalance
58.
The force that acts on an object to stop its motion.
a)
Speed
b)
Friction
59.
Which is correct?
a)
speed = distance x time
b)
speed = speed divided time
c)
speed = Distance divide time
d)
Speed = time x speed
60.
What is velocity?
a)
the quickness of an object
b)
the location of an object
c)
acceleration
d)
speed in a specific direction
61.
An object is _____ if its position changes relative to another object.
a)
in motion
b)
at reset
c)
a frame of refence
d)
magical
62.
To describe an object's _____, you must first choose a(n) _____ as a starting point.
a)
motion, direction
b)
distance, reference point
c)
position, reference point
d)
distance, position
63.
Can you infer the cause of this picture?
a)
He was not looking where he was going.
b)
He was in a hurry and was peddling too fast.
c)
His backpack was too heavy.
d)
He was trying to drive the bike in the rain while holding an umbrella and lost his balance.
64.
What is the correct SI unit for mass?
a)
Kilograms
b)
newtons
c)
pounds
d)
grams
65.
What is the unit for weight?
a)
Hertz
b)
m/s
c)
Kilograms
d)
Newtons
66.
The unit for velocity is:
a)
m
b)
s
c)
m/s2
d)
m/s
67.
To measure the length of a Kleenex box you would use __?__.
a)
kilometers (km)
b)
meters (m)
c)
dekameters (dam)
d)
centimeters (cm)
68.
The SI unit for time is the __?__.
a)
meter (m)
b)
liter (L)
c)
gram (g)
d)
second (s)
69.
The volume of a glass of orange juice would be measured in __?__.
a)
liters (L)
b)
cubic meters (m3)
c)
milliliters (mL)
d)
kilograms (kg)
70.
The gees fly 23 mph to the south when they migrate for the winter.
a)
speed
b)
velocity
c)
acceleration
71.
The motorcycle slowed down as it approached the yield sign.
a)
speed
b)
velocity
c)
acceleration
72.
The jumbo jet is traveling at 500 mph to the north.
a)
speed
b)
velocity
c)
acceleration
73.
Avery likes to walk 30 feet in 10 seconds. What is her speed?
a)
3 feet/sec
b)
6 feet/sec
c)
10 feet/sec
d)
2 feet/sec
74.
Changes in our speed, direction or both are called _________.
a)
gravity
b)
changes
c)
acceleration
d)
deceleration
75.
The SI unit for acceleration is
a)
mph
b)
ft/sec2
c)
m/s2
76.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested.
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
77.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist.
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
78.
Should experiments be repeated over and over to see if the results are the same each time?
a)
yes
b)
no
79.
The summary at the end of an experiment that explains the results.
a)
conclusion
b)
procedures
c)
materials
d)
responding variable
80.
A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.
a)
scientific method
b)
recipe
c)
data collection
d)
metric system
81.
In a controlled experiment, how many independent variables can be worked with at a time?
a)
one
b)
none
c)
two or more
d)
how ever many makes sense.
82.
A list of the steps anyone could follow to conduct an experiment.
a)
obervations
b)
question/problem
c)
materials
d)
procedures
83.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?
a)
Type of plant
b)
Water, apple juice, milk
c)
Plant growth
d)
Color of the plant's leaves
84.
If I study for my scientific method quiz, then I will have a better test score. What is the dependent variable?
a)
Scientific Method
b)
Studying
c)
Independent variable
d)
Test score
85.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted.
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables
86.
True or False: Your hypothesis can never be wrong.
a)
True
b)
False
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