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DA #3 Review

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 9mins

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Class
Date
1.

Look at the diagrams. Which diagram best illustrates transverse waves and why?

a)

Diagram A because the direction of vibration is the same as the direction of motion of the wave energy.

b)

Diagram B because the direction of vibration is the same as the direction of motion of the wave energy.

c)

Diagram A because the direction of vibration is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave energy.

d)

Diagram B because the direction of vibration is perpendicular to the direction of motion of the wave energy.

2.

Examine the diagram of a swinging pendulum. To start its swinging, the pendulum was pulled up to Position A and then released. At which position(s) is the pendulum’s kinetic energy at a minimum and its gravitational potential energy at a maximum?

a)

Positions A & E

b)

Positions B & C

c)

Positions E only

d)

Positions C only

3.

How can you describe the change in energy when a faster bumper car in an amusement park ride runs into a slower bumper car?

a)

Chemical energy transforms from one bumper car to another.

b)

Elastic potential energy transfers from one bumper car to another.

c)

Gravitational potential energy transforms from one bumper car to another.

d)

Kinetic energy transfers from one bumper car to another.

4.

The diagram shows how a sound wave transfers sound energy from place to place. Which type of wave is a sound wave?

a)

transverse wave

b)

longitudinal wave

c)

electromagnetic wave

d)

seismic wave

5.

Which is an example of energy being transferred by a longitudinal wave?

a)

A child shakes the free end of a skipping rope that is tied to a tree.

b)

A pebble falls in water and ripples travel along the surface.

c)

Two students hold a spring at either end, and one student shakes the end of the spring up and down.

d)

Two students hold a spring at either end, and one student pushes and pulls the spring back and forth.

6.

Which is an example of energy being transferred by a wave?

a)

An electric current in a copper wire transfers energy to a toaster.

b)

Energy from a vibrating drumhead is transferred to the ear of a listener.

c)

To make it move, a rider transfers energy to a bicycle by pedaling.

d)

A child transfers energy to a pinwheel by blowing on it.

7.

Which area of the flashlight represents electrical energy?

a)

Electric Wires

b)

Light Bulb

c)

Batteries

8.

Energy stored in foods is ____________; digested food releases ____________ energy for movement and ____________ energy as heat.

a)
chemical, mechanical, thermal
b)

radiant, thermal ,mechanical

c)

heat, mechanical, thermal

d)

mechanical, thermal, chemical

9.

The alignment of the Moon and Sun has an effect on Earth’s ocean tides. What force causes this effect?

a)

sun spots

b)

magnetic fields

c)

gravity

d)

air resistance

10.

Which of the following has the greatest effect on the Earth’s tides?

a)

The Moon’s gravitational pull

b)

The Sun’s gravitational pull

c)

The gravitational pull of Venus

d)

The gravitational pull of Mars

11.

The diagram below depicts the lunar cycle. A neap tide occurs at __________ while a spring tide occurs at __________.

a)

X and Z ; W and Y

b)

X and W ; Y and Z

c)

W and Y ; X and Z

d)

Y and Z ; X and W

12.

Which 2 moon phases are associated with the highest tides?

a)

full

b)

first quarter

c)

new

d)

third quarter

13.

Complete the statement below. When it is winter in the Southern Hemisphere, the Northern Hemisphere is experiencing …

a)
summer
b)

fall

c)

winter

d)

spring

14.

Photosynthesis converts light energy into (a)   energy.

15.

A ceiling fan in motion converts electrical energy into (a)   energy