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INTEGRATED SEM 1 FINAL EXAM '20-21

Total questions: 120

Worksheet time: 2hrs 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A push or a pull...

a)

vector

b)

net force

c)

velocity

d)

force

2.

The force that results from combining all of the forces on an object...

a)

net force

b)

contact force

c)

constant speed

d)

balanced force

3.

The net force is ZERO Newtons and the object will NOT change velocity...

a)

contact force

b)

balanced force

c)

applied force

d)

unbalanced force

4.

Force that exists when object are touching...

a)

non contact force

b)

applied force

c)

contact force

d)

net force

5.

Forces that exists when objects are not touching...

a)

applied force

b)

net force

c)

contact force

d)

non contact force

6.

A vector that represents an object's speed and direction...

a)

speed

b)

force

c)

average speed

d)

velocity

7.

The rate of changed of position with time...

a)

average speed

b)

velocity

c)

speed

d)

constant speed

8.

A starting point used to describe the position of an object...

a)

reference point

b)

velocity

c)

speed

d)

average speed

9.

To apply a force to something...

a)

contact force

b)

noncontact force

c)

exert

d)

net force

10.

A force exerted by a material when it is stretched or compressed...

a)

tension force

b)

elastic force

c)

compression force

d)

net force

11.

A pulling force exerted by a material when it is stretched...

a)

elastic force

b)

tension force

c)

compression force

d)

net force

12.

The force exerted by an object that is perpendicular to the surface of the object...

a)

applied force

b)

friction

c)

normal force

d)

gravity

13.

The force that causes motion of an object...

a)

normal force

b)

friction

c)

gravity

d)

applied force

14.

Slows or stops rolling objects...

a)

rolling friction

b)

sliding friction

c)

static friction

d)

fluid friction

15.

Slows or stops objects from sliding...

a)

rolling friction

b)

sliding friction

c)

fluid friction

d)

static friction

16.

Slows or stops objects moving in a gas or liquid...

a)

rolling friction

b)

sliding friction

c)

fluid friction

d)

static friction

17.

Forces that are equal in size but opposite in direction are _______________. *Select all that apply.

a)

balanced forces

b)

unbalanced forces

c)

frictional forces

d)

net forces

e)

force pairs

18.
If gravity did not affect the path of a horizontally thrown ball, the ball would _________.
a)
go straight up
b)
fall straight down
c)
travel horizontally
d)
follow a curved path
19.
Newton's first law of motion states that an object remains at rest unless a(n) _________ force acts on it. 
a)
balanced
b)
frictional
c)
gravitational
d)
unbalanced
20.

Which pair of force vectors represents an object that is accelerating to the left?

a)

pair A

b)

pair B

c)

pair C

d)

pair D

21.
The force you have to overcome to start an object moving is _____________.
a)
rolling friction
b)
sliding friction
c)
static friction
d)
air resistance
22.
Whenever a body is in motion, there is always ________ to oppose the motion.
a)
friction
b)
inertia
c)
gravity
d)
acceleration
23.
The relationship among force, mass, and acceleration is stated in _________________.
a)
the law of conservation of momentum
b)
Newton's 1st Law of Motion
c)
Newton's 2nd Law of Motion
d)
Newton's 3rd Law of Motion
24.
The statement "for every action, there is an equal but opposite reaction" is a statement of ________.
a)
the law of conservation of momentum
b)
Newton's 1st Law
c)
Newton's 2nd Law
d)
Newton's 3rd Law
25.

The unit of force is _________.

a)

m/s2

b)

kg

c)

n

d)

N

e)

m/s

26.

When two birds are pulling on a worm and the worm moves toward the first bird, you know that the forces are ________.

a)

long-range

b)

force pairs

c)

unbalanced

d)

balanced

27.
A(n) ________ describes a value that has a magnitude and a direction.
a)
vector
b)
gravity
c)
elastic force
d)
compression force
28.
A student has a set of masses to use in an experiment about force.  Which of the following masses would require the least amount of force to be lifted from the lab table?
a)
1g mass
b)
5g mass
c)
25g mass
d)
100g mass
29.
An unbalanced force acting on an object causes it to __________.
a)
move at a constant speed
b)
continue in a straight line
c)
not change its velocity
d)
change its velocity
30.
A student sees a motionless ball resting on a table.  Which of the following best describes the forces acting on the ball?
a)
Gravity is creating a downward force that is equal to the force of the table pushing up.
b)
Air resistance is holding the ball in place by opposing static friction.
c)
Forces cannot be acting on the ball because is not moving.
d)
The table is creating a downward force that holds the ball in place.
31.
Which diagram shows static friction resisting the motion of a book?
a)
diagram A
b)
diagram B
c)
diagram C
d)
diagram D
32.
Which of the statements correctly describe the forces and the movement of the box?
a)
The applied force is greater than the static friction so the box will move forward.
b)
The normal force is greater than the force of gravity so the box will move upward.
c)
The force of static friction is greater than the applied force keeping the box still.
d)
The buoyant force is greater than the force of gravity so the box will move backward.
33.
A stack of books sitting on a table is an example of a ______________.
a)
tension force
b)
sliding friction
c)
applied force
d)
compression force
34.
Calculate the net force.
a)
5N down & 44N left
b)
13N up & 96N right
c)
5N up & 44N left
d)
5N up & 44N right
35.
Which of the following are 2 examples of non-contact forces?
a)
gravity and friction
b)
air resistance and magnetic force
c)
normal force and gravity
d)
magnetic force and gravity
36.

Calculate the Net Force.

a)

6N right & 9N down

b)

6N right & 9N up

c)

15N up & right

d)

3N up

e)

6N left & 9N up

37.

Calculate the Net Force.

a)

0N horizontal & 82N down

b)

140N left & 82N down

c)

222N down

d)

140N right & 82N down

e)

12N right

38.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
39.

At the top of a loop in a rollercoaster, there is more of this type of energy?

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

40.

At which point is potential energy greatest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

41.

The higher the acorn is hanging on a tree, the more ________ energy it will have.

a)

Potential

b)

Kinetic

c)

both kinetic & potential

d)

none of the above

42.

At which point in the roller-coaster's journey along the track does it have the greatest kinetic energy?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

43.

At which point in the roller-coaster's journey along the track does it have the least kinetic energy?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

44.

Select all that apply to kinetic energy.

a)

energy due to position

b)

energy of motion

c)

energy that is waiting

d)

dependent on mass

e)

dependent on velocity

45.

Select all that apply to potential energy.

a)

dependent on velocity

b)

dependent on height

c)

dependent on mass

d)

energy of motion

e)

energy due to position

46.

When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy lowest?

a)

1

b)

1 & 5

c)

3

d)

2 & 4

47.

When a pendulum swings, at which point is potential energy at its lowest?

a)

1 & 5

b)

2 & 4

c)

3

d)

all of the above

48.

A 0.7 kilogram bird is flying at a constant speed of 9.2 m/s. What is the bird's kinetic energy ?

a)

42.32 J

b)

59.248 J

c)

3.22 J

d)

29.624 J

49.

The diagram to the right represents a diver’s motion from the top of a high diving board into a pool of water. At what point does the diver have the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.

A 45.3 kg person walks from the ground to the roof of a 67.9 m tall building. How much gravitational potential energy does she have at the top of the building?

a)

30,143.526 J

b)

3,075.87 J

c)

443.94 J

d)

665.42 J

51.

How can I gain potential energy? (choose the best answer)

a)

Run a mile

b)

Walk on a relatively flat trail

c)

Climb a mountain

d)

Go down the stairs

52.

How can we increase the gravitational potential energy of the car?

a)

Strap a boulder to the car so that it weighs more.

b)

Keep the length of the hill at 50 m but only 5 m tall.

c)

Take the interior out of the car so that the car has less mass.

d)

Keep the hill at 10 m tall but increase the length of the hill so that the car has farther to roll.

53.
Which is an example of potential energy?
a)
a roller coaster speeding down a hill
b)
the pulled back string on an archers's bow
c)
releasing the strings on a guitar
d)
an electric current lighting a light bulb
54.
What kind of energy is in a person climbing a ladder?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Both
55.

Kinetic energy depends on

a)

mass and height

b)

height and velocity

c)

mass and velocity

d)

mass and force

56.

Potential energy depends on

a)

mass and height

b)

height and velocity

c)

mass and velocity

d)

height and force

57.

At which position on the diagram would an apple have the relatively equal amounts of kinetic and potential energy?

a)

Position 1

b)

Position 2

c)

Position 3

d)

Position 4

58.
When atoms and molecules in matter move, Heat is generated. Heat energy is also known as _____________
a)
chemical potential energy 
b)
thermal energy 
c)
nuclear energy
d)
solar energy
59.
An energy transformation occurs when:
a)
Energy is created or destroyed during a chemical reaction 
b)
The form of energy remains the same type but is moved from one object to another
c)
Matter is transformed to create nuclear reactions
d)
One form of energy changes to another type of energy in the object or is released to the environment 
60.
The Law of Conservation of Energy states that__________
a)
The overall amount of energy remains the same but some energy is completely destroyed during energy transformations
b)
The overall amount of energy remains the same energy cannot be created or destroyed.
c)
The overall amount of energy can change depending on the energy conversions that take place. 
d)
The overall amount of energy can change because sometimes energy is lost to the environment 
61.
Which of the following converts chemical potential energy to kinetic (mechanical) energy?
a)
human body
b)
car
c)
airplane
d)
all of the above
62.

As energy transformations occur within a system the total amount of energy in the system __________ even if some energy is "lost" to the environment as heat energy

a)

increases

b)

stays the same

c)

decreases

d)

is wasted

63.
Using the diagram of the balloons wall and sweater why does the balloon "stick" to the sweater and wall? 
a)
The negative charge of the balloon is attracted and pulled toward the negative charge on the sweater and wall
b)
The positive charge of the balloon is attracted to and pulled toward the positive charge on the sweater and wall
c)
The negative charge of the balloon is attracted to and pulled toward the positive charge of the sweater and the wall
d)
The neutral charge (positive and negative) of the balloon is attracted and pulled toward the positive charge of the sweater and wall 
64.
What will happen to the magnets below if they are released ? 
a)
Magnets will move towards each other
b)
The magnets will move further apart
c)
The magnets will both move to the right
d)
The magnets will both move to the left
65.

Which of the following is a conversion from chemical energy to thermal energy (Heat) ?

a)

Wood being burned at a bonfire

b)

Diesel is burned to power a semi truck

c)

Food being digested and used as energy in your body

d)

all the above

66.

Particles with the _________ charge are attracted to each other.

a)

same

b)

opposite

67.

________ electricity is the buildup of charged particles in a material.

a)

current

b)

charge

c)

static

d)

circuit

68.

What does the following picture represent?

a)

An electromagnet

b)

A permanent magnet

c)

A generator

d)

A motor

69.
Which of the following represents a complete energy transformation for a ceiling fan? (Assume thermal kinetic occurs in all transformations.)
a)
Electrical kinetic energy > chemical potential energy
b)
Electrical kinetic energy > motion kinetic energy
c)
Mechanical energy > motion kinetic energy
d)
Chemical potential energy > electrical kinetic energy
70.
What is the purpose of a simple electric motor?
a)
To create a magnetic field
b)
To turn mechanical energy to electrical energy
c)
To convert electrical energy to kinetic energy
d)
To produce electrical energy
71.

Electric currents produce _____________

a)

electron clouds

b)

magnetic fields

c)

sound waves

72.

In magnets and electromagnets, dissimilar (opposite) poles attract

a)

true

b)

false

73.

How can the strength of an electromagnet be increased? (mark all that apply)

a)

increase the current flowing through the coil

b)

increase the number of coils

c)

add an amplifier to it

d)

use an iron core instead of steel inside the coil

74.

What kind of magnet can be turned on and off?

a)

refrigerator magnet

b)

electromagnet

c)

magnetite

d)

iron

75.
How do electromagnets differ from regular magnets? 
a)
A. They  can be turned off and on 
b)
B. Their polarity can be reversed
c)
C. Their strength can be changed
d)
D. All of the above
76.

This is a picture of a simple electromagnet. How can the electromagnet be made stronger?

a)

Add more voltage.

b)

Use a smaller battery.

c)

Reverse the poles of the magnet.

d)

Remove all the coils and the nail.

77.

Magnets on refrigerator cannot be turned off. Which type of magnets they belong?

a)

electromagnets

b)

battery

c)

permanent magnets

d)

copper wire

78.

What are the components of the electromagnets?

a)

battery, wire and bulb

b)

battery , copper wire and plastic bottle

c)

battery, copper wire and iron nail

d)

battery, wire and aluminum

79.

In NON-MAGNETIZED materials, the electrons...

a)

all spin in the SAME direction and the charges cancel out

b)

all spin in DIFFERENT directions and the charges cancel out

c)

some electrons spin in the SAME direction and SOME electrons spin in DIFFERENT directions

d)

all spin in the SAME direction and creates a charge

e)

all spin in DIFFERENT directions and creates a charge

80.

What is the difference between electric current and static electricity?

a)

electric current has a moving charge and the charge is stationary in static electricity

b)

static electricity has a moving charge and the charge is stationary in electric currents

c)

nothing; they both have moving charges

d)

nothing; they both have stationary charges

81.

Select all that describe examples of static electricity.

a)

electricity powering a lighbulb

b)

shuffling your feet across the carpet

c)

repeatedly running a plastic comb against your hair

d)

rubbing a balloon on your hair

e)

electricity powering a heater

82.
What Moon phase is this?
a)
Old Moon
b)
Far Side of the Moon
c)
New Moon
d)
Waxing Gibbous
83.
What Moon phase is this?
a)
Waning Crescent
b)
Waxing Crescent
c)
Waxing Gibbous
d)
Waning Gibbous
84.
What Moon phase is this?
a)
Full Moon
b)
Waxing Gibbous
c)
New Moon
d)
Half Moon
85.
What Moon phase is this?
a)
Waxing Crescent
b)
Waning Gibbous
c)
Waning Crescent
d)
Waxing Gibbous
86.
What Moon phase is this?
a)
Waxing Gibbous
b)
Waning Crescent
c)
Waning Gibbous
d)
Full Moon
87.
Name the moon phase
a)
waning crescent
b)
waxing crescent
c)
waning gibbous
d)
waxing gibbous
88.
Name the moon phase
a)
First Quarter
b)
Last Quarter
c)
New Moon
d)
Full Moon
89.
Name the moon phase
a)
First Quarter
b)
Last (3rd) Quarter
c)
New Moon
d)
Full Moon
90.
Which moon phases are "gibbous"?
a)
1 and 5
b)
2 and 8
c)
4 and 6
d)
3 and 7
91.

Which moon phases are "waning"? *Select all that apply.

a)

3

b)

8

c)

2

d)

5

e)

7

92.

Which moon phases are "waxing"? *Select all that apply.

a)

4

b)

5

c)

7

d)

3

e)

1

93.

Which lunar phase would be seen from Earth when the Moon is at position 7?

a)

new moon

b)

first quarter

c)

full moon

d)

third quarter

94.

Which lunar phase would be visible when the Moon is at position 4?

a)

waxing crescent

b)

waxing gibbous

c)

waning crescent

d)

waning gibbous

95.

When is a Spring Tide most likely to occur?

a)

January 12th and 28th

b)

January 6th and 20th

c)

January 1st, 4th, and 9th

d)

January 13th through the 16th

96.

True or False? The Sun has a greater influence on Earth's tides than the moon.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

97.

A(n) ______________ tide occurs when the Sun is at right angles to the line between Earth and the Moon.

a)

high

b)

Neap

c)

low

d)

Spring

98.

A(n) ___________ tide occurs when the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are nearly in a line.

a)

Spring

b)

high

c)

low

d)

Neap

99.

The bulge of water on the side of the Earth closest to the Moon produces ___________.

a)

high tide

b)

low tide

c)

neap tide

d)

spring tide

100.

As water flows toward the high tides, the water halfway between the high tides causes ____________.

a)

neap tide

b)

high tide

c)

spring tide

d)

low tides

101.

What do we call tides that have a smaller range that happen when the Sun and Moon are at right angles to each other?

a)

Neap Tide

b)

Spring Tide

c)

Larger Change

d)

Smaller Change

102.
When does a lunar eclipse occur?
a)
At night
b)
When the moon's shadow is on the earth
c)
when the moon comes between the sun and earth
d)
During the day
103.
A solar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.
a)
New
b)
Cresent
c)
Gibbous
d)
Full
104.
A lunar eclipse only happens during a ________ moon.
a)
New
b)
Cresent
c)
Gibbous
d)
Full
105.
What is the darkest inner part of the shadow cone called, where a total eclipse can be viewed.
a)
Total
b)
Umbra
c)
Penumbra
106.
What is the larger outer lighter part of the shadow cone called, where a partial eclipse can be viewed?
a)
Partial
b)
Umbra
c)
Penumbra
107.

We do NOT have a Solar or Lunar eclipse each month because...

a)

The tilt of the moon's orbit is at 5 degrees

b)

The moon is too small

c)

The moon's orbital distance changes

d)

All choices

108.
What are the reasons for the season?
a)
Earth's tilt & rotation
b)
Earth's tilt & revolution
c)
Earth's rotation & rovolution
d)
Earth's tilt & resolution
109.

Earth's rotation causes the APPARENT...

(select all that apply)

a)

path of the Sun rising in the east and setting in the west

b)

seasons

c)

movement of stars from east to west

d)

movement of the Earth revolving around the Moon

110.

Earth rotates so quickly it causes the planet to bulge out slightly at the equator and shrink slightly at the poles causing its shape to be...

a)

spherical

b)

flat

c)

oblate spheroid

d)

elliptical

111.

The Sun's rays hit the _________ most directly causing it to be __________.

The Sun's rays hit the _________ less directly causing it to be __________.

a)

poles, warmer

equator, colder

b)

equator, colder

poles, warmer

c)

poles, colder

equator, warmer

d)

equator, warmer

poles, colder

112.

What is the SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at Position B?

a)

summer

b)

winter

c)

spring

d)

autumn

113.

What season is the NORTHERN HEMISPHERE experiencing at Position C?

a)

summer

b)

winter

c)

spring

d)

autumn

114.

The longest day of the year...

(select all that apply)

a)

lasts more than 12 hours

b)

indicates the 1st day of winter

c)

indicates the 1st day of summer

d)

Winter Solstice

e)

Summer Solstice

115.

On which of the following days are the day and night of equal duration throughout the world?

a)

28th March and 21st September

b)

21st March and 23rd September

c)

21st June and 23rd December

d)

23rd March and 22nd December

116.

The changes in the seasons is due to ________ & ________.

a)

Rotation

b)

Revolution

c)

Tilt of the axis

d)

none of the above

117.

What do you call the days of the year when day and night are equal?

a)

Solstices

b)

Seasons

c)

Daylight savings time

d)

Equinoxes

118.

What is the shortest day of the year?

a)

winter solstice

b)

summer solstice

c)

fall equinox

d)

spring equinox

119.

This image is an example of a _________ that is in progress.

a)

Lunar Eclipse

b)

Full Moon

c)

New Moon

d)

Solar Eclipse

e)

Planetary Eclipse

120.

At which point is potential energy lowest?

a)

W

b)

X

c)

Y

d)

Z

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