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Spring Final Review

Total questions: 154

Worksheet time: 2hrs 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A flag blowing in the wind is an example of a ___ wave

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

c)

surface

2.

A wave on a lake is an example of a ___ wave.

a)

Transverse

b)

longitudinal

c)

surface

3.

A sound wave is an example of a ___ wave.

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

c)

surface

4.

A wave that has motion perpendicular to the energy is a ___ wave

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

c)

surface

5.

A wave that runs parallel to the direction of energy is a ___ wave

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

c)

surface

6.

A circular wave is a ___ wave

a)

transverse

b)

longitudinal

c)

surface

7.

Which type of wave requires a medium?

a)

mechanical

b)

electromagnetic

8.

The speed of a wave is determined by the __

a)

frequency

b)

wavelength

c)

medium

d)

amplitude

9.

A mirage or a pencil that looks broken in water is an example of ___

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

diffraction

10.

The property of a wave that allows us to see objects is ___

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

diffraction

11.

Waters behavior as it bends around your legs is due to the property ___.

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

diffraction

12.

When these two waves combine, the amplitude will ___, because of ___ interference.

a)

increase, constructive

b)

decrease, constructive

c)

increase, destructive

d)

decrease, destructive

13.

What type of electromagnetic wave allows us to see bone?

a)

x ray

b)

gamma

c)

visible light

d)

infrared

14.

What type of electromagnetic wave does your cell phone use?

a)

microwave

b)

gamma ray

c)

infrared

d)

ultraviolet

15.

What type of electromagnetic wave kills viruses?

a)

infrared

b)

visible light

c)

ultraviolet

d)

gamma

16.

What type of electromagnetic wave kills cancer cells?

a)

x-ray

b)

gamma ray

c)

radio

d)

microwave

17.

A loud sound (like yelling) is a result of a ___ amplitude.

a)

high

b)

low

18.

As the frequency of a wave decreases, the wavelength ___.

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

stays the same

19.

8 waves pass through a point in 2 seconds. What is the period of the wave?

a)

0.25 seconds

b)

4 seconds

c)

16 seconds

20.

Mechanical waves travel the fastest through

a)

solids

b)

liquids

c)

gasses

d)

empty space (vacuum)

21.

Intense light is a result of ___ energy

a)

high

b)

low

22.

When the amplitude of a wave increases, the wavelength will ___.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

stay the same

23.

The frequency of a wave is determined by the ___.

a)

speed of the wave

b)

wavelength of the wave

c)

medium the wave is traveling through

d)

source making the wave

24.

Electromagnetic waves travel the fastest through ___.

a)

solids

b)

liquids

c)

gases

d)

empty space (vacuum)

25.

Which of the following is the best explanation as to why x-rays are used for medical images?

a)

x-rays have a long wavelength and a low frequency making them safe for healthy cells.

b)

x-rays have a short wavelength and a low frequency allowing them to see through bone.

c)

x-rays have a short wavelength and a high frequency making them able to go through tissue, but not bone.

d)

x-rays have a long wavelength and a high frequency making it possible to travel long distances.

26.

What property of this wave is represented by the letter "A"

a)

amplitude

b)

crest

c)

trough

d)

wavelength

27.
What property of the wave is represented by the letter "B"?
a)
amplitude
b)
crest
c)
trough
d)
wavelength
28.
The highest point on a wave is:
a)
the crest
b)
the trough
c)
the top
d)
the coast 
29.
The lowest point on a wave is the:
a)
Amplitude
b)
Crest
c)
Trough
d)
Wavelength
30.
The number of wavelengths that pass a point each per second is:
a)
frequency
b)
period
c)
longitudinal 
d)
transverse wave 
31.
Which vocabulary term is used to identify the distance between points C & G?
a)
Amplitude
b)
Crest
c)
Frequency
d)
Wavelength
32.
Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave?
a)
A
b)
B & D
c)
D
d)
C & G
33.
Which letter(s) represent the crest of the wave?
a)
A
b)
B & D
c)
B & F
d)
F
34.
Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
35.
Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
36.
regular disturbances that carry energy through matter or space
a)
crest
b)
energy
c)
wave
d)
trough
37.
When a wave strikes and object and bounces off. (example echo)
a)
medium
b)
refraction
c)
reflection
d)
interference
38.
When a wave bends as it passes through at an angle from one medium to another.(example: pencil in a glass of water-)
a)
medium
b)
refraction
c)
reflection
d)
interference
39.
_______ carry the greatest amount of energy. 
a)
x-rays
b)
gamma rays
c)
infrared rays
d)
visible light
40.
You can't hear sounds in outer space because there is no
a)
matter
b)
light
c)
energy
d)
heat
41.
All waves carry ________ as they travel from one place to another.
a)
matter
b)
space
c)
energy
d)
water
42.
Which wave is pictured?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
c)
Both
d)
Neither
43.
What are the parts of a longitudinal wave?
a)
Compressions and rarefactions
b)
Crests and troughs
c)
Compressions and crests
d)
Rarefactions and troughs
44.
Which has a shorter wavelength,  Red or Blue?
a)
Red
b)
Blue
45.
Which has a longer wavelength, Radiowaves or ultraviolet waves?
a)
Radio
b)
Ultraviolet
46.
The shorter the wavelength, the stronger or weaker the wave?
a)
Stronger
b)
Weaker
47.
When our eyes see a red shirt, it means the other colors are being?
a)
Absorbed
b)
Reflected
c)
Diffused
d)
Refrected
48.

Which type of mechanical wave is shown in the picture?

a)

surface

b)

transverse

c)

longitudinal

d)

sound

49.

The part of a longitudinal wave where the medium is pushed very close together is called a _____.

a)

crest

b)

trough

c)

rarefaction

d)

compression

50.

The part of a longitudinal wave where the particles in the medium are pulled very far apart is called a _____.

a)

crest

b)

trough

c)

compression

d)

rarefaction

51.

What type of energy is in this picture?

a)

Kinetic

b)

Elastic

c)

Electromagnetic

d)

Chemical

52.

What kind of energy does fire posess?

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Electromagnetic

c)

Nuclear energy

d)

Mechanical energy

53.

What kind of energy is in food?

a)

Thermal energy

b)

Nuclear energy

c)

Chemical energy

d)

Mechanical energy

54.

Which form of energy is being released?

a)

Electric

b)

Light

c)

Chemical

d)

Electromagneitc

55.

What form of energy do plants use to make sugar in the photosynthetic process?

a)

heat energy

b)

chemical energy

c)

electromagnetic energy

d)

kinetic energy

56.
the ability to do work
a)
energy
b)
Matter
c)
photons
d)
potential energy
57.
Stored energy that results from the position or shape of an object is called...
a)
Thermal
b)
Potential
c)
Kinetic
d)
Gravitational
58.

The formation of lightning during a thunderstorm is an example of what form of energy?

a)

Electromagnetic energy

b)

Nuclear energy

c)

Mechanical energy

d)

Electrical energy

59.
At what position does the rock have the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
D
d)
E
60.

Where does the rock have the greatest potential energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

E

61.

True or false. According to physics weightlifting is work.

a)

true

b)

false

62.

Mark and Paul have the same mass. Mark ran up the stairs in 3.4 seconds. Paul ran up the stairs in 3.0 seconds. Who had the greater power?

a)

Mark

b)

Paul

c)

Same

63.

Mark and Paul have the same mass. Mark ran up the stairs in 3.4 seconds. Paul ran up the stairs in 3.0 seconds. Who did more work?

a)

Mark

b)

Paul

c)

Same

64.
A battery converts what type of energy to another?
a)
sound to kinetic
b)
light to heat
c)
mechanical to electrical
d)
chemical to electrical
65.
Wind turbines and windmills convert what energy to another?
a)
Kinetic to electric
b)
Gravitational potential to electric
c)
Mechanical to potential
d)
Thermal to sound
66.
The glow sticks produce light for a short amount of time. The light from the glow stick is a conversion from what to what?
a)
thermal to light
b)
gravitational to potential
c)
radiant to electrical
d)
chemical to light
67.
Work is:
a)
A transfer of energy by a force to move and object
b)
Something you get paid for
c)
Something you take home
d)
Makes you sweat
68.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum potential energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
69.
On a roller coaster, where is maximum kinetic energy?
a)
At the bottom of a big hill
b)
When going around a corner
c)
When going upside down
d)
At the top of a big hill
70.
Energy that is stored in bonds between atoms is:
a)
Mechanical energy
b)
Chemical energy
c)
Kinetic energy
d)
Nuclear energy
71.

Energy caused by the movement in the particles of matter.

a)

Nuclear energy

b)

Sound energy

c)

Light energy

d)

Thermal energy

72.
Energy that comes from the nucleus of an atom. A form of potential energy.
a)
chemical energy
b)
Nuclear energy
c)
Sound energy
d)
Electrical energy
73.
According to which law of energy, energy can't be created or destroyed?
a)
First law of motion
b)
The law of tacos
c)
Laws of Energy
d)
law of conservation of energy
74.

A star is a fusion engine. What type of energy runs a star?

a)

Chemical

b)

Nuclear

c)

Electromagnetic

d)

Kinetic

75.

Which pie chart matches position D?

a)
b)
c)
d)
76.

Without considering dissipated energy, which two positions have the same energy pie charts?

a)

A and E

b)

A and C

c)

B and D

d)

B and E

77.

Which pie chart matches position E?

a)
b)
c)
d)
78.

Mrs. Fritzel's arms are tired from carrying her 12 kg granddaughter 805 m. How much work did Mrs. Fritzel do while carrying her granddaughter?

a)

9660 J

b)

67 J

c)

0 J

d)

94,668 J

79.

When Mrs. Fritzel picks up her 14 kg grandson "high in the air" , he moves a distance of about 2.16 m. How much work does it take to move Mrs. Fritzel's grandson?

a)

0.15 J

b)

0 J

c)

30 J

d)

296 J

80.

A 75 kg student insisted that he could jump out the window. The window is 6 meters off the ground. How much potential energy would the student have?

a)

450 J

b)

4410 J

c)

1350 J

d)

26,460 J

81.

A 70 kg student is running across the street at a speed of 4 m/s. How much energy does the student have?

a)

280 J

b)

1120 J

c)

560 J

d)

2744 J

82.

A 1 kg toy car was pushed over the edge of a 1 m table. How much kinetic energy did the car have just before it hit the floor?

a)

9.8 J

b)

0.5 J

c)

1 J

d)

not enough information

83.

When we kick a ball we use...

a)

Chemical energy

b)

Mechanical energy

c)

Nuclear energy

d)

Electrical energy

84.

Robin jumping over a tree stump uses ___ energy

a)

mechanical

b)

thermal

c)

electromagnetic

d)

chemical

85.

Energy is measured in _________.

a)

joules

b)

kilometers

c)

newtons

d)

meters per second

86.

When you ride a playground swing, your potential energy is greatest at the _________ point.

a)

highest

b)

lowest

c)

mid

d)

far

87.

As mass decreases, kinetic energy ________.

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

stays the same

d)

is not related

88.

Lowering an object __________ its potential energy.

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

does not change

d)

doubles

89.

The sum of potential and kinetic energy in a system is called the ________ energy.

a)

mechanical

b)

solar

c)

chemical

d)

total

90.

Energy from the Sun and energy from food are just different forms of the same thing.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

The kinetic energy of an object increases as its ____ increases.

a)

gravitational energy

b)

heat energy

c)

height

d)

velocity

92.

Increasing the speed of an object ____ its potential energy.

a)

changes

b)

decreases

c)

does not affect

d)

increases

93.

A bus engine transfers chemical potential energy into ____ so that the bus moves.

a)

thermal energy

b)

electrical energy

c)

gravitational potential energy

d)

kinetic energy

94.

According to the law of conservation of energy, the total amount of energy in the universe ____.

a)

remains constant

b)

increases

c)

changes constantly

d)

decreases

95.

Stored energy is also known as ______ energy.

a)

kinetic

b)

potential

c)

mechanical

d)

none of these

96.

Energy stored by things attracted to each other by the force of gravity is called _________ potential energy.

a)

gravitational

b)

elastic

c)

mechanical

d)

none of these

97.

In order for work to be done on an object, the object must ______.

a)

have a force applied in any direction

b)

move in a direction opposite of the applied force

c)

move in the direction of the applied force

d)

none of these

98.

What location on the coaster has the greatest potential energy

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

99.

Which location has the least potential energy but the most kinetic energy.

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

100.

A ball has 100 J of potential energy when it is on a shelf. What happens to the potential energy and the kinetic energy as the ball falls, and find the amount of kinetic energy the ball has at the instant it hits the floor?

a)

Greater than 100 Joules because it is speeding up

b)

100 Joules if you neglect the energy lost due to friction

c)

Less than 100 Joules because the energy is lost

d)

none of these

101.
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy cannot be _________ or ____________. 
a)
destroyed, destroyed
b)
created, saved
c)
created, destroyed
d)
lost, found
102.
Energy transformations occur when...
a)
energy is created through conduction
b)
energy changes from one form to another
c)
two forces slide together that are touching
d)
a chemical reaction takes place
103.
Which energy transformation occurs in a toaster?
a)
chemical to electric
b)
electric to thermal
c)
kinetic to chemical
d)
thermal to potential
104.

Which of the following transforms energy from uranium atoms into electrical energy?

a)

magnetic fields

b)

solar panels

c)

nuclear fission

d)

satellite dish

105.
Which is a nonrenewable source of energy?
a)
nuclear
b)
wind
c)
sunlight
d)
biomass
106.

A dam uses ___ energy to supply us electricity.

a)

mechanical

b)

nuclear

c)

electromagnetic

d)

kinetic

107.

There is the same amount of energy today as when the world began.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

Which of the following nonrenewable energy resources is NOT a fossil fuel?

a)

Natural gas

b)

Coal

c)

Oil

d)

Nuclear

109.

Which is NOT a form of dissipated energy?

a)

sound

b)

light

c)

heat

d)

movement

110.

What are the units for power?

a)

joules

b)

watts

c)

kilograms

d)

newton*meter

111.
As the distance between two objects increases, the gravitational force ____.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
112.
Which variable is dependent upon location?
a)
weight
b)
mass
113.

What units measure weight?

a)

newtons

b)

kilograms

c)

m/s/s

114.
True or False: Weight is a force.
a)
true
b)
false
115.
Two planets of the same size. Which one has a greater gravitational constant?
a)
The one with the greater mass
b)
The one with less mass
116.
Which value is correct for the acceleration due to gravity on Earth?
a)
9.8 m/s/s
b)
1.6 m/s/s
c)
8.9 m/s/s
d)
3.6 m/s/s
117.
What are the correct units for acceleration?
a)
m/s2
b)
N
c)
kg
118.
What are the correct units for mass?
a)
m/s2
b)
kg
c)
N
119.
According to this graph, with correct units what is the acceleration due to gravity?
a)
4.00 N/kg
b)
3.78 N/kg
c)
3.78 kg/N
d)
4.00 kg/N
120.

An object at rest stays at rest because...

a)

All forces acting on it are balanced

b)

Gravity is pulling it down

c)

It has inertia

d)

No unbalanced forces are acting on it

121.

An object will accelerate if...

a)

an unbalanced force is acting on it

b)

balanced forces are acting on it

c)

a force is being applied

122.

The force from a surface that prevents an object from falling is the...

a)

normal force

b)

gravitational force

c)

friction force

d)

tension force

123.

The force that acts against an object moving through the air is...

a)

friction

b)

air resistance

c)

gravity

d)

normal

124.

What is the net force acting on this box?

a)

40 N up

b)

25 N down

c)

15 N up

d)

65 N down

125.

What is the net force acting on this box?

a)

5 N

b)

0 N

c)

11 N

d)

5 N left

e)

6 N up

126.

Which object is accelerating?

a)
b)
c)
d)
127.

Inertia is directly related to...

a)

acceleration

b)

mass

c)

mass and speed

d)

speed

128.

If a car is traveling to the left, the friction force is ____.

a)

also to the left

b)

to the right

129.

Terminal velocity occurs when air resistance is ____ the gravitational force.

a)

greater than

b)

equal to

c)

less than

130.

True or False: Terminal velocity is the same for all objects.

a)

true

b)

false

131.

True or False: All objects fall with the same acceleration.

a)

True

b)

False

132.

Why do some objects fall faster than other objects?

a)

Amount of air resistance

b)

Amount of mass

c)

Amount of weight

133.

Two planets have the same mass. Which one has the smaller gravitational constant?

a)

The one with the smaller radius

b)

The one with the greater radius

c)

The one with the smaller mass

d)

The one with the greater mass

134.

When the mass of an object increases and the force is constant, what happens to the acceleration?

a)

acceleration decreases

b)

acceleration increases

c)

acceleration remains constant

135.

When the force acting on a mass increases, what happens to the acceleration?

a)

acceleration increases

b)

acceleration decreases

c)

acceleration remains constant

136.

Mary (65 kg) and Jill (60 kg) are jogging down the street at 2.5 m/s. Which person has greater momentum?

a)

Mary

b)

Jill

c)

same

d)

not enough info

137.

Two 30 kg dogs are running through the house which has the greater momentum?

a)

The faster dog

b)

The slower dog

c)

same momentum

d)

can't tell

138.

Two football players are running at each other. One has a mass of 115 kg and a speed of 4.5 m/s to the right. The other has a mass of 130 kg and a speed of 3.0 m/s to the left. What is the momentum of the players after the collision?

a)

128 kg*m/s right

b)

128 kg*m/s left

c)

908 kg*m/s right

d)

908 kg*m/s left

139.

A collision that does not have a loss in energy or momentum is a(n) ___ collision.

a)

elastic

b)

inelastic

140.

Frank travels 55 km in 0.25 hrs. How fast is Frank moving?

a)

220 km/hr

b)

13.75 km/hr

c)

0.0045 km/hr

141.

What is the acceleration between 0 and 20 seconds?

a)

20 m/s

b)

2.0 m/s/s

c)

-20 m/s

d)

-2.0 m/s/s

142.

Which velocity-time graph matches the position-time graph below?

a)
b)
c)
143.

Which position-time graph matches the velocity-time graph?

a)
b)
c)
144.

Calculate the slope between 30 and 40 seconds.

a)

5 m/s/s

b)

-5 m/s/s

c)

10 m/s/s

145.

Which scenario or scenarios demonstrate acceleration? (Mark all that apply)

a)

A bicycle skidding to a stop

b)

A runner taking off from a stop.

c)

A car taking a corner at a constant speed.

d)

none of these

146.

What is the velocity between 12 and 16 seconds?

a)

-10 m/s

b)

-2.5 m/s

c)

2.5 m/s

147.

Sam jumped from a plane. His acceleration was -9.8m/s/s. He hit the ground in 30 seconds. What was his velocity just before he hit the ground?

a)

294 m/s

b)

0.32 m/s

c)

-294 m/s

d)

3.1 m/s

148.

Calculate the slope between 20 and 30 seconds.

a)

0 m/s/s

b)

-0.5 m/s/s

c)

10 m/s/s

149.

Sally is on a train moving at 160 km/hr. If she is on the train for 0.65 hours, how far has she travelled?

a)

246 km

b)

104 km

c)

0.0041 km

150.

An escalator is moving up at 1.0 mi/hr. Jared is walking up the escalator at 2.0 mi/hr. What is Jared's resultant (actual) velocity?

a)

1.0 mi/hr down

b)

2.0 mi/hr up

c)

2.24 mi/hr up

d)

3.0 mi/hr up

151.

A car traveling at a speed of 20.0 m/s increases its speed to 30.0 m/s in 5.0 seconds. What is the acceleration of the car?

a)

-2 m/s/s

b)

2 m/s/s

c)

-0.5 m/s/s

d)

0.5 m/s/s

152.

Where is the graph showing a decrease in speed?

a)

0-20 seconds

b)

20-30 seconds

c)

30-40 seconds

d)

40-50 seconds

153.

Mack was skating to the park. He went 1.5 mi north, west for 0.75 mi, south 3 mi, and east 1.25 mi. What is Mack's total displacement?

a)

1.58 mi NW

b)

2.5 mi NE

c)

1.58 SE

d)

1.75 SW

154.

Which direction is the object traveling between 12 and 16 seconds?

a)

forward

b)

backward

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