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WorksheetsGrade 10 physics
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Worksheet time: 3hrs 44mins
A vector includes ______ and ________.
direction, magnitude
magnitude, units
direction, units
scalars, scalars
A resultant vector is
equal to the sum of one vector.
equal to the sum of two or more vectors.
equal to the difference of one vector.
What is the resultant of these two vectors?
+17 m
+3 m
-17 m
-3 m
If two vectors to be added are at right angles, you will need to....
Multiply
Divide
Pythagorean Theorem
Use trigonometry
When using the head-to-tail method to draw a vector addition diagram, the resultant is drawn from the _____ .
head of the first vector to the tail of the last vector
tail of the first vector to the head of the last vector
head of the last vector to the tail of the first vector
tail of the last vector to the head of the last vector
Bob walks 2 miles north and turns west and walks 2 miles. What is Bob's general displacement?
4 miles northeast
4 miles northeast
3 miles northwest
3 miles southeast
Cameron (Cam for short) Per hikes to a campsite where he will spend the evening. He hikes 6.0 km, north and 3.0 km, west. The magnitude of Cam's displacement is ___km
3.0
4.5
6.7
45
What is the magnitude of the resultant vector, r?
3
4
5
7
Which of the following describes the vector above?
45 cm
45 cm at 30 degrees North of East
45 cm at 30 degrees East of North
45 cm North East
Describe the direction of the vector above.
30 degrees
30 degrees North East
30 degrees North of East
30 degrees East of North
If vector A has an y component of 12 units and a x component of 7 units, which would allow you to solve for the MAGNITUDE of vector A?
122−72
122+72
tan−1(712)
tan−1(127)
If vector A has an y component of 12 units and a x component of 7 units, which would allow you to solve for the DIRECTION of vector A?
122−72
122+72
tan−1(712)
tan−1(127)
What is the resultant for the following example?
(Part of the work is done, but not all)
24.6 km at 27 degrees north of east
24.6 km at 63 degrees north of east
33 km at 27 degrees north of east
33 km at 63 degrees north of east
An airplane flies due north at 150 km/h with respect to the air. There is a wind blowing at 75 km/h due east. What are the plane's speed with respect to the ground?
167.7 km/h at 26.6 degrees north of east
225 km/h at 26.6 degrees east of north
167.7 km/h at 63.4 degrees north of east
129.9 km/h at 63.4 degrees north of east
129.9 km/h at 26.6 degrees east of north
A Frisbee that flies at a speed of 1.8 m/s north relative to the air encounters a tailwind that travels at 1.2 m/s. What are the speed and direction of the Frisbee relative to the ground?
0.60 m/s north
0.60 m/s at an 45 degrees north of east.
3.0 m/s north
0.60 m/s south
3.0 m/s south
A Frisbee that flies at a speed of 1.8 m/s north relative to the air encounters a tailwind that travels at 1.2 m/s. What are the speed and direction of the Frisbee relative to the ground?
0.60 m/s north
0.60 m/s at an 45 degrees north of east.
3.0 m/s north
0.60 m/s south
3.0 m/s south
What is the resultant vector of the two labeled vectors?
+2 km
+14 km
-2 km
-14 km
What is the resultant of the two vectors shown above?
+5
-5
+15
-15
Bob walks 4 miles west and stops to rest. He then continues to walk another 3 miles west. What is his displacement?
7 miles west
1 mile west
12 miles west
7 miles east
A vector includes ______ and ________.
direction, magnitude
magnitude, units
direction, units
scalars, scalars
A resultant vector is
equal to the sum of one vector.
equal to the sum of two or more vectors.
equal to the difference of one vector.
What is the resultant of these two vectors?
+17 m
+3 m
-17 m
-3 m
If two vectors to be added are at right angles, you will need to....
Multiply
Divide
Pythagorean Theorem
Use trigonometry
When using the head-to-tail method to draw a vector addition diagram, the resultant is drawn from the _____ .
head of the first vector to the tail of the last vector
tail of the first vector to the head of the last vector
head of the last vector to the tail of the first vector
tail of the last vector to the head of the last vector
Bob walks 2 miles north and turns west and walks 2 miles. What is Bob's general displacement?
4 miles northeast
4 miles northeast
3 miles northwest
3 miles southeast
Cameron (Cam for short) Per hikes to a campsite where he will spend the evening. He hikes 6.0 km, north and 3.0 km, west. The magnitude of Cam's displacement is ___km
3.0
4.5
6.7
45
What is the magnitude of the resultant vector, r?
3
4
5
7
Which of the following describes the vector above?
45 cm
45 cm at 30 degrees North of East
45 cm at 30 degrees East of North
45 cm North East
Describe the direction of the vector above.
30 degrees
30 degrees North East
30 degrees North of East
30 degrees East of North
If vector A has an y component of 12 units and a x component of 7 units, which would allow you to solve for the MAGNITUDE of vector A?
122−72
122+72
tan−1(712)
tan−1(127)
If vector A has an y component of 12 units and a x component of 7 units, which would allow you to solve for the DIRECTION of vector A?
122−72
122+72
tan−1(712)
tan−1(127)
What is the resultant for the following example?
(Part of the work is done, but not all)
24.6 km at 27 degrees north of east
24.6 km at 63 degrees north of east
33 km at 27 degrees north of east
33 km at 63 degrees north of east
An airplane flies due north at 150 km/h with respect to the air. There is a wind blowing at 75 km/h due east. What are the plane's speed with respect to the ground?
167.7 km/h at 26.6 degrees north of east
225 km/h at 26.6 degrees east of north
167.7 km/h at 63.4 degrees north of east
129.9 km/h at 63.4 degrees north of east
129.9 km/h at 26.6 degrees east of north
A Frisbee that flies at a speed of 1.8 m/s north relative to the air encounters a tailwind that travels at 1.2 m/s. What are the speed and direction of the Frisbee relative to the ground?
0.60 m/s north
0.60 m/s at an 45 degrees north of east.
3.0 m/s north
0.60 m/s south
3.0 m/s south
A Frisbee that flies at a speed of 1.8 m/s north relative to the air encounters a tailwind that travels at 1.2 m/s. What are the speed and direction of the Frisbee relative to the ground?
0.60 m/s north
0.60 m/s at an 45 degrees north of east.
3.0 m/s north
0.60 m/s south
3.0 m/s south
What is the resultant vector of the two labeled vectors?
+2 km
+14 km
-2 km
-14 km
What is the resultant of the two vectors shown above?
+5
-5
+15
-15
Bob walks 4 miles west and stops to rest. He then continues to walk another 3 miles west. What is his displacement?
7 miles west
1 mile west
12 miles west
7 miles east
A vector includes ______ and ________.
direction, magnitude
magnitude, units
direction, units
scalars, scalars
A resultant vector is
equal to the sum of one vector.
equal to the sum of two or more vectors.
equal to the difference of one vector.
What is the resultant of these two vectors?
+17 m
+3 m
-17 m
-3 m
If two vectors to be added are at right angles, you will need to....
Multiply
Divide
Pythagorean Theorem
Use trigonometry
When using the head-to-tail method to draw a vector addition diagram, the resultant is drawn from the _____ .
head of the first vector to the tail of the last vector
tail of the first vector to the head of the last vector
head of the last vector to the tail of the first vector
tail of the last vector to the head of the last vector
Bob walks 2 miles north and turns west and walks 2 miles. What is Bob's general displacement?
4 miles northeast
4 miles northeast
3 miles northwest
3 miles southeast
Cameron (Cam for short) Per hikes to a campsite where he will spend the evening. He hikes 6.0 km, north and 3.0 km, west. The magnitude of Cam's displacement is ___km
3.0
4.5
6.7
45
What is the magnitude of the resultant vector, r?
3
4
5
7
Which of the following describes the vector above?
45 cm
45 cm at 30 degrees North of East
45 cm at 30 degrees East of North
45 cm North East
Describe the direction of the vector above.
30 degrees
30 degrees North East
30 degrees North of East
30 degrees East of North
If vector A has an y component of 12 units and a x component of 7 units, which would allow you to solve for the MAGNITUDE of vector A?
122−72
122+72
tan−1(712)
tan−1(127)
If vector A has an y component of 12 units and a x component of 7 units, which would allow you to solve for the DIRECTION of vector A?
122−72
122+72
tan−1(712)
tan−1(127)
What is the resultant for the following example?
(Part of the work is done, but not all)
24.6 km at 27 degrees north of east
24.6 km at 63 degrees north of east
33 km at 27 degrees north of east
33 km at 63 degrees north of east
An airplane flies due north at 150 km/h with respect to the air. There is a wind blowing at 75 km/h due east. What are the plane's speed with respect to the ground?
167.7 km/h at 26.6 degrees north of east
225 km/h at 26.6 degrees east of north
167.7 km/h at 63.4 degrees north of east
129.9 km/h at 63.4 degrees north of east
129.9 km/h at 26.6 degrees east of north
A Frisbee that flies at a speed of 1.8 m/s north relative to the air encounters a tailwind that travels at 1.2 m/s. What are the speed and direction of the Frisbee relative to the ground?
0.60 m/s north
0.60 m/s at an 45 degrees north of east.
3.0 m/s north
0.60 m/s south
3.0 m/s south
A Frisbee that flies at a speed of 1.8 m/s north relative to the air encounters a tailwind that travels at 1.2 m/s. What are the speed and direction of the Frisbee relative to the ground?
0.60 m/s north
0.60 m/s at an 45 degrees north of east.
3.0 m/s north
0.60 m/s south
3.0 m/s south
What is the resultant vector of the two labeled vectors?
+2 km
+14 km
-2 km
-14 km
What is the resultant of the two vectors shown above?
+5
-5
+15
-15
Bob walks 4 miles west and stops to rest. He then continues to walk another 3 miles west. What is his displacement?
7 miles west
1 mile west
12 miles west
7 miles east
What are students expected to be able to define by the end of Unit 1 in Grade 12 Physics?
Ohm's law and electrical resistance
Atomic number, electron configuration, and ionization energy
Newton's laws of motion and gravitational force
Atomic mass, mole, molar mass, and Avogadro's number
What is the zeroth law of thermodynamics about?
The definition of absolute zero temperature
The behavior of gases at different pressures
The conservation of energy in a closed system
The relationship between temperature and energy transfer
What is the significance of the triple point in a phase diagram?
It indicates the highest temperature a substance can reach
It shows the point where a substance changes from solid to liquid
It represents the point where all three states of matter exist in thermal equilibrium
It represents the critical point of a substance
What is the first law of thermodynamics primarily concerned with?
The definition of entropy in closed systems
The relationship between pressure and volume of gases
The behavior of gases at different temperatures
The conservation of energy in thermodynamic systems
What is the ideal gas law equation used for?
To measure the viscosity of fluids
To describe the behavior of ideal gases
To determine the specific heat capacity of solids
To calculate the density of liquids
What is the kinetic theory of gases primarily concerned with?
The microscopic behavior of gas particles
The relationship between temperature and volume of gases
The behavior of gases at high pressures
The study of gas diffusion in closed systems
What is Brownian motion related to in the context of gases?
The diffusion of gases in a closed container
The random motion of gas particles due to collisions
The movement of gas particles in a vacuum
The expansion of gases at high temperatures
What does Graham's law of diffusion describe?
The behavior of gases at different temperatures
The relationship between pressure and volume of gases
The change in entropy of gases during expansion
The rate of diffusion of gases based on their molar masses
What is Dalton's law of partial pressure used for?
To calculate the total pressure of a gas mixture
To describe the behavior of ideal gases
To determine the specific heat capacity of gases
To calculate the density of gases
What is the root mean square velocity of gas particles related to?
The maximum velocity of gas particles in a container
The total energy of gas particles in a closed system
The average kinetic energy of gas particles
The minimum energy required for gas particles to escape
There are TWO primary models of light: the particle model and the (a) model
Atoms do not emit and absorb light continuously but do it in little chunks. Each chunk is called
a (a)
One quantum of light energy is called a (a)
The energy of a photon is directly proportional to the photon’s (a)
When the energy E of a photon is divided by its frequency f, the quantity that results is known as (a)
The (a) is the ejection of electrons from certain metals when light fall upon
them.
These metals in (6) above is said to be (a)
The photoelectrical effect depends on the (a) of light that shines on the metal
The photoelectrical effect suggests that ........ interacts with ........ as a stream of particle-like
photons
(a)
Light behaves like ....... when it travels in empty space, and as ........when it interacts
with ........matter
(a)
De Broglie suggested that all matter could be viewed as having wave (a)
In the .........model of the atom, the .......... orbits correspond to different energy............
(a)
According to de Broglie’s theory of matter waves, ....... orbits exist only where an electron
wave .........in on itself in phase
(a)
De Broglie suggested electrons have a (a)
According to de Broglie, electron orbits exist only when the .............. of the orbit is a
.................multiple of the wavelength
(a)
According to de Broglie, when the wave does not close in on itself in phase, it undergoes (a)
In a simplified version of de Broglie’s theory of an atom, the waves are shown only in ...........
paths around the nucleus. In an actual atom , the standing waves make up ........... and
............. shells rather than flat, circular ones
(a)
The radii of the electron orbits in the Bohr model of the atom are determined by the amount of
(a) in the nucleus
The branch of physics that is the general study of the micro-world of photons, atoms, and nuclei
Is called (a)
The ............ interactions described by quantum mechanics are governed by laws of
................., not laws of certainty
(a)
How is physics applied in the field of medicine?
Imaging techniques like X-rays, MRI, and ultrasound rely on principles of physics to diagnose and treat medical conditions.
Physics only applies to engineering, not medicine
Physics is not used in medicine
Medicine has its own separate principles unrelated to physics
Explain the role of thermodynamics in chemistry.
Thermodynamics has no impact on chemical reactions
Thermodynamics only applies to physics, not chemistry
Thermodynamics is not relevant to chemistry
Thermodynamics in chemistry involves studying energy changes during reactions and their impact on matter.
Discuss the significance of fluid dynamics in biology.
Fluid dynamics has no role in understanding disease spread
Fluid dynamics is irrelevant in biology
Fluid dynamics only impacts chemistry, not biology
Fluid dynamics in biology is significant for studying blood circulation, cell movement, nutrient transport, organism-environment interactions, and disease spread.
How is electromagnetism utilized in engineering?
Electromagnetism is utilized in engineering through the design and implementation of devices like electric motors, generators, transformers, and solenoids.
Electromagnetism is used in engineering to create chemical reactions.
In engineering, electromagnetism is primarily used for weather forecasting.
The main application of electromagnetism in engineering is to study marine biology.
What is the importance of wave mechanics in astronomy?
Wave mechanics is used to predict weather patterns in astronomy.
Wave mechanics is important in astronomy for understanding electromagnetic radiation and cosmic waves.
Wave mechanics helps in understanding the behavior of black holes in astronomy.
Wave mechanics is essential for studying the geological composition of planets in astronomy.
What are some examples of physics applications in medical imaging?
Infrared imaging
Gamma rays
X-rays, MRI, CT scans, ultrasound, PET scans
Nuclear medicine
How does thermodynamics play a role in chemical reactions?
Thermodynamics is only relevant in theoretical chemistry, not practical applications
Thermodynamics determines the spontaneity of chemical reactions based on the change in Gibbs free energy (ΔG).
Thermodynamics has no impact on chemical reactions
Thermodynamics only affects physical changes, not chemical reactions
Describe how fluid dynamics impact biological systems.
Fluid dynamics have no impact on biological systems
Fluid dynamics only affect inanimate objects
Fluid dynamics cause biological systems to function improperly
Fluid dynamics impact biological systems by influencing blood flow, cell movement, and nutrient transport within organisms.
In what ways is electromagnetism essential for engineering technology?
Electromagnetism is essential for engineering technology as it forms the basis for electrical circuits, motors, generators, transformers, and various other devices.
Electromagnetism is only used in theoretical research, not in practical engineering
Engineering technology relies solely on mechanical principles, not electromagnetism
Electromagnetism has no impact on the development of modern technology
How do astronomers use wave mechanics to study celestial objects?
By surfing the waves in outer space.
By tasting the waves emitted by celestial objects.
By listening to the sound waves produced by celestial objects.
By analyzing the light waves emitted or reflected by celestial objects.
What are some physics principles used in MRI technology?
Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), and the interaction between magnetic fields and hydrogen atoms
Infrared radiation absorption
Sound wave propagation
Gravitational pull on electrons
How does thermodynamics affect the behavior of gases in chemistry?
Thermodynamics only affects solid materials
Thermodynamics is only relevant in biology
Thermodynamics has no impact on gas behavior
Thermodynamics provides principles and equations to describe the relationships between gas properties and their behavior.
Explain how fluid dynamics influence the movement of organisms in biology.
Organisms are not affected by the flow of fluids
Fluid dynamics have no impact on the movement of organisms
Fluid dynamics only influence the coloration of organisms
Fluid dynamics impact the flow of fluids around organisms, influencing swimming efficiency, feeding strategies, and locomotion.
Discuss the applications of electromagnetism in electrical engineering.
Applications of electromagnetism in plumbing systems
Usage of electromagnetism in agriculture
Electromagnetic applications in culinary arts
The applications of electromagnetism in electrical engineering include electric motors, generators, transformers, inductors, solenoids, and magnetic levitation systems.
How do astronomers analyze the light spectrum of stars using wave mechanics?
By tasting the starlight to determine its composition
By smelling the starlight to analyze its properties
By passing starlight through a prism or diffraction grating to create a spectrum and analyzing the absorption lines to determine the elements present.
By listening to the starlight to identify the elements
What are the benefits of using physics in medical treatments?
Physics can only be used in engineering, not medicine
Physics has no relevance in medical treatments
Physics is too complex to be applied in medical settings
Physics provides essential tools and insights for diagnosing and treating various medical conditions.
How is thermodynamics applied in the field of chemical engineering?
By studying the behavior of gases in closed systems
By focusing on the physical properties of materials
By analyzing the impact of temperature on chemical reactions
By analyzing energy transfer, heat exchange, and chemical reactions to optimize processes and design efficient systems.
Describe the role of fluid dynamics in the circulatory system of living organisms.
Fluid dynamics in the circulatory system impacts brain function
Fluid dynamics in the circulatory system regulates body temperature
Fluid dynamics in the circulatory system is responsible for the movement of blood through blood vessels, facilitating the exchange of substances between blood and tissues.
Fluid dynamics in the circulatory system controls muscle movement
In what ways is electromagnetism crucial for the development of new technologies in engineering?
Electromagnetism enables the generation of electric currents, powering devices and systems, and the design of motors, generators, transformers, and communication systems.
Electromagnetism only affects biological systems, not engineering
Electromagnetism has no impact on engineering technologies
Electromagnetism is only relevant for historical technologies, not modern engineering
How do astronomers use wave mechanics to determine the composition of distant galaxies?
By analyzing the unique spectral lines in the light emitted by galaxies.
By counting the number of stars in each galaxy.
By studying the gravitational pull of the galaxies.
By measuring the temperature of the galaxies.
In what ways is electromagnetism crucial for the development of new technologies in engineering?
Electromagnetism enables the generation of electric currents, powering devices and systems, and the design of motors, generators, transformers, and communication systems.
Electromagnetism only affects biological systems, not engineering
Electromagnetism has no impact on engineering technologies
Electromagnetism is only relevant for historical technologies, not modern engineering
Explain the following biological process in terms of some physics knowledge. How our brain receives information from the whole body and send information to other body?
Which part of our body tells us the temperature of our environment? What instrument is used to measure the exact value of our body temperature? What is the physics in this instrument?
What physics knowledge is needed to understand how a sound is created and transmitted to the listener?
What energy transformation occurs in human body?
What energy transformation occurs in photosynthesis?
List as many concepts of physics that can be used in designing modern vehicles.
How physics of light is important to study the astronomical objects?
As physics is the basis for the development of many technologies, how technologies contribute for the development of science particularly physics?
What major physics knowledge is used in defense radar system to detect the enemy target?
List at least three modern medical devices and explain their working principles.
Explain the following biological process in terms of some physics knowledge. How our brain receives information from the whole body and send information to other body?
Which part of our body tells us the temperature of our environment? What instrument is used to measure the exact value of our body temperature? What is the physics in this instrument?
What physics knowledge is needed to understand how a sound is created and transmitted to the listener?
What energy transformation occurs in human body?
What energy transformation occurs in photosynthesis?
List as many concepts of physics that can be used in designing modern vehicles.
How physics of light is important to study the astronomical objects?
As physics is the basis for the development of many technologies, how technologies contribute for the development of science particularly physics?
What major physics knowledge is used in defense radar system to detect the enemy target?
List at least three modern medical devices and explain their working principles.
Explain the following biological process in terms of some physics knowledge. How our brain receives information from the whole body and send information to other body?
Which part of our body tells us the temperature of our environment? What instrument is used to measure the exact value of our body temperature? What is the physics in this instrument?
What physics knowledge is needed to understand how a sound is created and transmitted to the listener?
What energy transformation occurs in human body?
What energy transformation occurs in photosynthesis?
List as many concepts of physics that can be used in designing modern vehicles.
As physics is the basis for the development of many technologies, how technologies contribute for the development of science particularly physics?
How physics of light is important to study the astronomical objects?
