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WorksheetsSemester 2 Physical Science
Total questions: 52
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which one of Newton's Laws is this picture showing?
Newton's 1st Law : Inertia
Newton's 2nd Law : F = M x A
Newton's 3rd Law : Every action has an equal and opposite reaction
Which of Newton's Laws does this picture show?
Newton's 1st Law : Inertia
Newton's 2nd Law : F = M x A
Newton's 3rd Law : For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
Which of Newton's Laws does this picture show?
Newton's 1st Law : Inertia
Newton's 2nd Law : F = M x A
Newton's 3rd Law : For every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction.
In science, what do we measure distance in? (what is the SI unit of distance?)
Liters
Volts
Miles
Meters
What unit is mass measured in? (what is the SI unit for mass?)
Kilogram (kg)
Seconds (s)
Pounds (lbs)
Centimeter (cm)
What SI unit is energy measured in?
Hertz
Joule
Miles
Calories
When given the equation: Speed = Distance / Time ... How would you rearrange it to find the distance?
Speed = Distance / Time
Distance = Speed / Time
Distance = Speed x Time
Speed = Time / Distance
Which of the following values is a speed?
45 m/s north
68 km/s straight up
55 m/s
Which of the following values is a velocity?
54 m/s north
55 m/s
900 m/s in a rocket
What is the difference between a scalar quantity and a vector quantity?
Scalar quantities are bigger than vector quantities.
Scalar quantities are more informative than vector quantities.
Scalar quantities do not show direction, and vector quantities do.
Scalar quantities are not used in science and vector quantities are.
Acceleration is calculated the same as Deceleration, except the value for deceleration will be negative.
True
False
Which of the following is NOT a simple machine?
Wheel and axle
Screw
Inclined plane
Pencile
Which of the following simple machines is represented in this picture?
Screw
Wedge
Lever
Inclined Plane
Which simple machine is represented in this picture?
Inclined Plane
Lever
Wheel and Axle
Wedge
What simple machine is represented in this picture?
Pulley
Wheel and Axle
Inclined Plane
Screw
Is work being done in this picture?
Yes
No
What is the physics definition of 'work'?
When an applied force causes an object to move in the direction of the force.
When a person gets paid for a task and/or time given.
When there is any force applied to any object.
A place you go everyday.
What is the energy conversion in a microwave?
Mechanical --> Heat
Heat --> Mechanical
Electrical --> Heat
Sound --> Electrical
What is the energy conversion in a computer that is plugged into the wall charging?
Electrical --> Chemical
Chemical --> Nuclear
Mechanical --> Heat
Electrical --> Mechanical
What is the energy that is WASTED in a microwave?
Heat
Electrical
Mechanical
Sound
What is the energy that is WASTED in a wind turbine?
Electrical
Mechanical
Nuclear
Sound
What is Kinetic Energy?
Energy of motion.
Stored energy.
What is Potential Energy?
Energy of motion.
Stored energy.
What type of energy best describes the climber in this picture?
Gravitational Potential Energy
Elastic Potential Energy
Law of Conservation of Energy
Kinetic Energy
What type of energy best describes the climber in this picture?
Gravitational Potential Energy
Elastic Potential Energy
Law of Conservation of Energy
The Hunger Energy
What is the Law of Conservation of Energy state?
Energy is powerful.
We need to conserve as much energy as we can to survive.
Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.
If you waste energy, the government will fine you.
What letter shows the highest kinetic energy?
A
B
C
Which letter shows the highest potential energy?
A
B
C
Which letter has the LOWEST potential energy?
A
B
C
Which letter has the highest kinetic energy?
A
B
C
Is this picture showing a series or parallel circuit?
Series Circuit
Paralle Circuit
Is this picture showing a series or parallel circuit?
Series Circuit
Parallel Circuit
What description best fits this schematic of a circuit?
Two consecutive batteries followed by one light bulb, then another light bulb, and then another light bulb and then connected back to the battery.
Two consecutive batteries followed by three light bulbs in parallel.
Two batteries and three light bulbs.
Electricity is the movement of _____________.
Hampster
Neutrons
Electrons
Protons
An electron is what charge?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
What charge is a proton?
Positive
Negative
Neutral
Direct current comes out of the outlet.
True
False
Direct current is produced from batteries.
True
False
Alternating current (AC) is what comes out of the outlet.
True
False
What is the symbol for Ohms?
Ω
Δ
%
&
What is an example of a GOOD conductor?
Copper
Water
Aluminum
All of these are good conductors
What is an example of a BAD conductor?
Water
Copper
Air
Metal Objects
What does an ammeter measure when connected to an electrical circuit?
Voltage
Current
Seconds
Distance
What does a voltmeter measure when connected to a power source?
Voltage
Current
Seconds
Distance
You can turn a permanent magnet off.
True
False
You can turn an electromagnet off by removing/switching off the power source.
True
False
Which letter shows the wave crest?
A
B
C
D
Which letter shows the wavelength?
A
B
C
D
Which letter shows the amplitude?
A
B
C
D
What is the electromagnetic wave that has the most energy and the highest frequency?
Radio Waves
Microwaves
Sound Waves
Gamma Waves
When does light ace like a particle?
When it travels through space.
When it hits matter.
When does light act like a wave?
When it travels through space
When it hits matter
