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Practice Drill - Physical Science 2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In Moh’s scale, which is the softest and the hardest mineral?

a)

Talc – Diamond

b)

Gypsum – Quartz

c)

Calcite – Feldspar

d)

Talc – Corundum

2.

According to the kinetic molecular theory, liquids are similar to solids in that ___________

a)

their molecules are arranged in a regular manner.

b)

the motion of their particles changes with temperature.

c)

the motion of their particles cannot be determined.

d)

there is very little space between their molecules.

3.

When two or more objects collide the quantity that does NOT change is the total __________.

a)

Momentum of all the objects

b)

kinetic energy of each object

c)

kinetic energy of all the objects

d)

momentum of each object

4.

What is the correct formula for finding the efficiency of a machine?

a)

Efficiency = input force /output force x 100%

b)

Efficiency = output force/input force x 100%

c)

Efficiency = output work/input work x 100%

d)

Efficiency = input work/ output work x 100%

5.

The energy of a hammer hitting a nail is

a)

heat

b)

chemical

c)

electrical

d)

mechanical

6.

Disregarding air resistance, an object falling towards the earth’s surface has an acceleration that is _____________.

a)

decreasing

b)

increasing

c)

constant

d)

depending on object’s weight

7.

If the moon’s gravity becomes 1/4 that of Earth, which of the following will apply?I

I. The moon will no longer cause tides on the earth’s oceans.I

I. A 65–kilo person on earth will weigh about 18 kilos on the moon.

III. It will be easy to lift heavy objects on the moon.

IV. The moon will not hold a thick atmosphere of gasses.

a)

II, III and IV

b)

I, II and IV

c)

I, II and III

d)

I, II, III and IV

8.

The headings of a car with a 12V electrical system are 40W each the tail lights 6.0 W each, and the radios is 20 W. What is the total power of this circuit?

a)

1200 W

b)

240 W

c)

110 W

d)

3600 W

9.

Abundance of waste materials in water decreases primary productivity due to ___________.

a)

blockage of light penetration

b)

amount of nutrients available

c)

reduced amount of oxygen in the water

d)

accumulation of aquatic organisms

10.

What is the direction of the magnetic field in an electromagnetic wave?

a)

parallel to the electric field

b)

perpendicular to the electric field

c)

parallel to the motion

d)

random

11.

A ball of mass 0.15 is thrown with a speed of 20 m/s against a wall. What is its momentum if it rebounds after colliding elastically?

a)

+3.0 kg m/s

b)

-30 kg m/s

c)

-3.0 kg m/s

d)

+30 kg m/s

12.

How are echoes minimized in halls and auditoriums?

a)

covering hard reflecting surfaces with curtains

b)

opening the doors of the auditoriums

c)

creating a wider space for sound to travel

d)

limiting the accessories installed inside

13.

A large depression caused by a collapse of the slopes of a volcano is called a _________.

a)

basin

b)

syncline

c)

base level

d)

caldera

14.

Where does the pick up needle on a phonograph move the fastest across the record?

a)

At the end

b)

The needle move at the same speed throughout

c)

In the middle of the phonograph record

d)

At the beginning

15.

Compared to the density of seawater, a kind of fish that lives at the bottom of the ocean has a density that is __________.

a)

lesser

b)

greater

c)

same

d)

equal

16.

The additional of Br2 is used as the reaction to distinguish between alkenes and alkanes. Which of the following observations accompanies this test?

a)

The additional of Br2 is used as the reaction to distinguish between alkenes and alkanes. Which of the following observations accompanies this test?

b)

A bright red color is produced when Br2 reacts with alkenes.

c)

The red color of bromine disappears when it dissolves in alkenes.

d)

Bromine dissolved in alkenes but not in alkenes.

17.

Which statement is CORRECT about a rechargeable battery?

a)

Its REDOX reactions are not complete

b)

Its REDOX reactions are not reversible.

c)

Its REDOX reactions are complete.

d)

Its REDOX reactions are reversible

18.

A ray of light is incident on a plane surface separating two transparent substances of refractive indices 1.70 and 1.50. The angle of incidence is 30 deg and the ray originates in the medium of higher index. The angle of refraction is _________.

a)

79.0

b)

34.5

c)

45.0

d)

26.2

19.

Chrome plating is one method to prevent corrosion. This process can be carried out by_______.

a)

using secondary cells

b)

electrolytic process

c)

using primary cells

d)

zone refining

20.

What does the slope of the graph of stretching force against elongation indicate?

a)

elastic limit

b)

resistivity constant

c)

gravitational limit

d)

spring constant