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PHYSICS-M3 SMEP FINAL EXAM

Total questions: 31

Worksheet time: 47mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following statements are true about potential energy?

a)

Both gravitational and elastic potential energy are dependent upon the speed of an object.

b)

Moving objects cannot have potential energy.

c)

None of these

d)

Potential energy is the energy stored in an object due to its position.

2.

What are the units for Work?

a)

Newtons

b)

Kilograms

c)

Joules

d)

Moles

3.

The energy of motion is...? 

a)

Mechanical

b)

Potential

c)

Kinetic

d)

Infinite

4.

A force exerted over a distance to move an object is the definition of _________.

a)

power

b)

work

c)

momentum

d)

Watt

5.

At which point on the roller coaster is the kinetic energy at its maximum?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

6.

A person is pushing a 10 kg shopping cart at a velocity of 5 m/s. They increase their speed to 7 m/s to get around someone and then keep going that velocity. Overall, was work done on the shopping cart?

a)

Yes

b)

No

7.

A simple machine is (a)  

Choose from the below words
a device that makes work easier
a device that makes work harder
an energy that makes work easier
a energy that makes work harder
8.

Which is not a type of simple machine?

a)

spring

b)

screw

c)

pulley

d)

wedge

9.

How does a driver use a steering wheel as a simply machine?

a)

The driver is using a wheel and axle to reduce the amount of force.

b)

The driver is using a lever to steer the vehicle.

c)

The driver is using a pulley and lever to steer the vehicle.

d)

The driver is using a wheel and axle to reduce the amount of work needed to steer the vehicle.

10.

How does a movable pulley make lifting objects easier?

a)

The amount of force needed is doubled.

b)

the amount of force needed is increased.

c)

the amount of force needed is reduced.

d)

the amount of force needed stays the same.

11.
Stairs
a)
wedge
b)
pulley
c)
inclined plane
d)
wheel and axle
12.
The lever class in the picture is _?_.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
13.
The lever class in the picture is _?_.
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
14.
Machines in the "real world" cannot produce as much energy as they receive because of the presence of ...
a)
work
b)
levers
c)
friction
d)
power
15.
In a second-class lever, ...
a)
the effort is located between the fulcrum and the resistance
b)
the resistance is located between the fulcrum and the effort
c)
the fulcrum is located between the effort and the resistance
d)
the resistance is located at the end of the lever
16.
The unit for power is the ...
a)
watt
b)
joule
c)
newton
d)
dyne
17.

An example of a lever is a ________.

a)

car wheels

b)

drill

c)

staircase

d)

hammer

18.

A simple machine that splits an object apart is a _______.

a)

inclined plane

b)

fulcrum

c)

wedge

d)

lever

19.

If you push a cart with a force of 60 N for 2 m, how much work have you done?

a)

120 J

b)

30 J

c)

120 N

d)

30 N

20.

What is the formula needed to solve for work?

a)

w = f/d

b)

w = f*d

c)

w = f+d

21.

In a wheel and axle, the wheel travels a longer ________ but takes ____ force

a)

Force, work

b)

Distance, more

c)

Energy, less

d)

Distance, less

22.

When you eat fruits and vegetables, chemical bonds are releasing stored energy, this is...

a)

a. thermal energy

b)

b. sound energy

c)

c. electrical energy

d)

d. chemical energy

23.
Which of the following is a conversion from light energy to chemical energy?
a)
a. turning on a stove to heat dinner
b)
b. turning on a lamp
c)
c. growing an apple tree
d)
d. making toast in a toaster
24.
After an energy conversion, you end up with the same total amount of energy as the original amount of potential energy. Which of the following laws explains this rule?
a)
a. law of energy changes
b)
b. law of conservation of energy
c)
c. law of power and energy
d)
d. law of potential energy
25.

The ability to do work

a)

A. chemical energy

b)

B. Friction

c)

C. electrical energy

d)

D. Energy

26.

A student is holding the end of a pendulum. The student releases the pendulum. What energy transfers are taking place?

a)

potential energy is transferred to kinetic energy

b)

chemical energy to thermal energy

c)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

d)

kinetic energy is tranferred to potential energy

27.
At what position does the pendulum have the greatest gravitational potential energy?
a)
Position D
b)
Position C
c)
Position B
28.
Which skier has the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
Skier A
b)
Skier B
c)
Skier C
d)
Skier D
29.
Which of the following best describes the energy transformations that occur when a flashlight that runs on batteries is turned on?
a)
chemical → light → electrical
b)
electrical → light → chemical
c)
light → electrical → chemical
d)
chemical → electrical → light
30.

What energy transformation occurs in the chameleon as it quickly launches its tongue to catch an insect?

a)

Radiant --> Chemical

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Chemical --> Mechanical

d)

Mechanical --> Chemical

31.

What energy transformation occurs in the chameleon as it quickly launches its tongue to catch an insect?

a)

Radiant --> Chemical

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Chemical --> Mechanical

d)

Mechanical --> Chemical