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Physics A Final Review

Total questions: 132

Worksheet time: 8hrs 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The distance between 2 corresponding parts of a wave  (example- crest to crest) is its _____________________
a)
trough
b)
frequency
c)
amplitude
d)
wavelength
2.
The frequency of a wave is measured in __________________. 
a)
inches
b)
hertz
c)
periods
d)
eras
3.
What are the highest parts of a transverse wave called?
a)
amplitude
b)
trough
c)
resting point
d)
crest
4.
What number represents the wavelength?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
5.
What number represents the amplitude?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
6.

Which color has the longest wavelength?

a)

Yellow

b)

Red

c)

Green

d)

Purple

7.

The highest point on a wave is:

a)

the crest

b)

the trough

c)

the top

d)

the coast

8.
What kind of wave is pictured below?
a)
compressional wave
b)
transverse wave
c)
sound wave
d)
mechanical wave
9.
Which part of the wave is shown at letter E?
a)
trough
b)
crest
c)
resting point
d)
amplitude
10.
Any material that a wave travels through is called a ____________________.
a)
vibration
b)
compression
c)
medium
d)
crest
11.
What kind of wave is pictured?
a)
Transverse
b)
Longitudinal
c)
surface
d)
none of the above
12.

A wave that can travel through matter and empty space is a:

a)

electromagnetic wave

b)

longitudinal wavy

c)

transverse wave

13.

A wave has a frequency of 3 Hz and a wavelength of 2 cm. What is the wavespeed?

a)

6 cm/second

b)

3 cm/second

c)

12 cm/second

d)

2 cm/second

14.
Which wave in the diagram has the greatest frequency?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
15.
Which wave in the diagram has the greatest wavelength?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
16.
A wave has wavelength of 10 m and a speed of 340 m/s. What is the frequency of the wave?
a)
34 m/s
b)
3400 Hz
c)
3400 m/s
d)
34 Hz
17.

When a wave bounces off of something and moves in a different direction (a)  

Choose from the below words
reflection
refraction
absorption
propagation
18.

Light bending as it passes through a raindrop is an example of (a)  

Choose from the below words
Reflection
Refraction
Absorption
19.

Waves transfer (a)  

Choose from the below words
Matter
Molecules
Energy
Atoms
20.

Which waves require a medium (matter) to travel?

a)

x-ray

b)

microwave

c)

sound 

d)

water

21.

6. Which of the following can act as media for a wave? (a)  

Choose from the below words
A. Solids only
B. Liquids only
C. Gases only
D. Solids, liquids, and gases
22.
7. Which of the following occurs as the frequency of a wave decreases?
a)
A. The wavelength increases
b)
B. The wavelength decreases
c)
C. The wavelength increases and then decreases
d)
D. The wavelength remains the same
23.

9. The frequency of a wave is measured in (a)   .

Choose from the below words
Hertz
Crest
Trough
Compression
Rarefaction
24.

Which letter(s) represent the trough of the wave? (a)  

Choose from the below words
A
B & D
D
C & G
25.

 A wave has frequency of 50 Hz and a wavelength of 10 m. What is the speed of the wave? (a)  

Choose from the below words
500 m/s
50 m/s
5 m/s
0.5 m/s
26.
A disturbance that transfers energy from place to place is called a __________. 
a)
Wave
b)
Medium
c)
Vibration
d)
Compression 
27.

Reflection is when light...

a)

Bends

b)

Bounces

c)

Absorbs

d)

transmits

28.

Refraction is when light...

a)

Bounces

b)

Transmits

c)

Bends

d)

Absorbs

29.

What is happening in this picture?

a)

Reflection

b)

Refraction

30.
The entire electromagnetic spectrum is divided into regions by
a)
color
b)
speed
c)
wavelength
d)
the way they are used
31.
The energy of waves _______ as the wavelength gets shorter.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
32.
Which has the SHORTEST wavelength and, therefore, the highest frequency/most energy
a)
Radio waves
b)
Ultraviolet Rays
c)
Gamma Rays
d)
X-rays
33.

The number of times a wave cycles in one second, measured in Hertz is called

a)

frequency

b)

wavelength

c)

velocity of a wave

d)

displacement from equilibrium

34.

Velocity = 480 m/s

Wavelength = __ m

Frequency = 24.0Hz

35.

Velocity = 190 m/s

Wavelength = 2.0 m

Frequency = __ Hz

36.

Velocity = 320 m/s

Wavelength = 80 m

Frequency = __ Hz

37.

Velocity = 33.0 m/s

Wavelength = 3.0 m

Frequency = ___ Hz

38.

Wavelength = 6.5 m

Frequency = 4.0Hz

Velocity = __ m/s

39.

Match the following

a)
1.

Equation for Frequency

b)
2.

Equation for Wavelength

c)
3.

Equation for Wave Speed

40.
A sound wave bends around a door and you can hear it in the hallway. Which phenomenon is happening?
a)
constructive interference
b)
refraction
c)
reflection
d)
diffraction
41.
Two water waves combine in phase and build a larger wave. What phenomenon is happening?
a)
constructive interference
b)
refraction
c)
reflection
d)
diffraction
42.

Two water waves combine in phase and cancel each other out. What phenomenon is happening?

a)
constructive interference
b)

destructive interference

c)
reflection
d)
diffraction
43.
Question Image

Match the following

a)

crest

1.

A

b)

amplitude

2.

C

c)

wavelength

3.

B

d)

Trough

4.

D

e)

wavelength

5.

E

44.

Waves move ​ (a)   without moving ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
energy
matter
electromagnetism
mechanical
light
sound
45.

Law of Inertia is

a)

Newton's 1st law

b)

Newton's 2nd law

c)

Newton's 3rd law

d)

Law of conservation of momentum

46.

"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction" represents

a)

Newton's 1st law

b)

Newton's 2nd law

c)

Newton's 3rd law

d)

Law of conservation of momentum

47.

F=ma represents

a)

Newton's 1st law

b)

Newton's 2nd law

c)

Newton's 3rd law

d)

Law of conservation of momentum

48.

A net force of 15 N is exerted on an encyclopedia to cause it to accelerate at a rate of 5 m/s^2. Determine the mass of the encyclopedia.

a)

m = 30 Hg

b)

m = 30 kg

c)

m = 3.0 ml

d)

m = 30.0 g

49.

Determine the accelerations that result when a 12-N net force is applied to a 3-kg object.

a)

3 ft/s

b)

4 ft/s

c)

26 m/s

d)

4 m/s

50.

A unbalanced force means that an object is

a)

zero net force

b)

changing its motion

c)

sitting still

d)

object at rest

51.
What is the tendency of an object to resist a change in motion?
a)
coffee
b)
motion
c)
inertia
d)
gravity
52.
Why is it harder for the boy in Image B to get down the hill?
a)
Motion
b)
Friction
c)
Work
d)
Displacement
53.
What is motion?
a)
It's like the ocean
b)
Any change in an animal or person's position.
c)
Motion is like acting
d)
Any change in an object or person's position.
54.
Friction is a force that acts in an ___________ direction of movement.
a)
similar
b)
opposite
c)
parallel
d)
west
55.
A type of friction that occurs when air pushes against a moving object causing it to negatively accelerate
a)
surface area
b)
air resistance
c)
descent velocity
d)
gravity 
56.
How does friction affect speed?
a)
more friction decreases speed
b)
more friction increases speed
c)
less friction decreases speed
d)
less friction doesn't affect speed
57.

A 10 kg, 15 kg, and 20 kg rock are rolling down a hill. Which rock will require the most force to stop?

a)

10 kg rock

b)

15 kg rock

c)

20 kg rock

d)

All 3 rocks will require the same force

58.
What is the unit of measurement for force?
a)
AMP
b)
Seconds
c)
Newtons
d)
Miles
59.

Match the correct example with the law it matches with

a)

When an object is at rest it will stay at rest until a force acts upon it.

1.

Newton's 1st law

b)

A crate getting pushed.

2.

Newton's 2nd law

c)

Every action has an equal and opposite reaction.

3.

Newton's 3rd law

60.
A box sliding down an inclined plane attains a velocity of 27 m/s in 3 seconds from rest.  Find the acceleration.
a)
30 m/s
b)
24 m/s2
c)
9 m/s2
d)
81 km/hr
61.
Which of the following is a unit for acceleration?
a)
km/s
b)
m/s2
c)
mi/hr
d)
ft
62.
What is velocity?
a)
the quickness of an object
b)
the location of an object
c)
acceleration
d)
speed in a specific direction
63.
A roller coasters accelerates from an initial velocity of 6.0 m/s to a final velocity of 70 m/s over 4 seconds.  What's the acceleration?
a)
24 m/s2
b)
18 m/s2
c)
16 m/s2
d)
16 m/s
64.

What is the speed of a car travelling 50m in 4s?

a)

200 m/s

b)

12.5 m/s

c)

12.5 m

d)

200m

65.

How far does a lorry move if it is travelling at 12m/s for 180s?

a)

2160 m

b)

0.06 m

c)

15 m

d)

21.6 m

66.

Alan travels 100 km in 5hrs. Find his average speed in km/h

a)

5km/hr

b)

10km/hr

c)

50km/hr

d)

20km/hr

67.
Sarah backstrokes at an average speed of 8 meters per second. How long will it take her to complete a 200-meter race?
a)
0.04 s
b)
1600 s
c)
50 s
d)
25 s
68.
This triangle is used to determine speed. 
a)
True
b)
False
69.
If you increase the mass on an object, its acceleration
a)
decreases
b)
stays the same
c)
also increases
d)
stops
70.
How much force is needed to accelerate a 3kg skateboard at 5m/s2. 
a)
8N
b)
1.6N
c)
0.6N
d)
15N
71.
What do each of the letters correctly represent?
a)
Funny, Monkeys, Arrive
b)
Force, Mass, Acceleration
c)
Free, Mass, Access
d)
Force, Magnesium, Arsenic
72.
A 20 kg bike accelerates at 10 m/s2.  what was the force?
a)
25 Newtons
b)
20 Newtons
c)
200 Newtons
d)
10 Newtons
73.

30 mph west is an example of _________.

a)

force

b)

speed

c)

acceleration

d)

velocity

74.

A rollercoaster heading down a hill is _____________.

a)

at rest

b)

slowing down

c)

accelerating

d)

velocity

75.

Newton's 3rd Law states that for ever action there is an equal and opposite ________.

a)

reaction

b)

satisfaction

c)

fraction

d)

transaction

76.

A ______ is a push or pull on an object.

a)

force

b)

speed

c)

acceleration

d)

velocity

77.

A car traveling 65 mph is an example of its ________.

a)

force

b)

speed

c)

acceleration

d)

velocity

78.

A force that causes an object to slow down when it touches another object is _________.

a)

gravity

b)

friction

c)

inertia

d)

Newton

79.

Newton's 2nd Law says the acceleration of an object depends on its _______ and ______. (Choose two answers)

a)

force or applied force

b)

weight

c)

gravity

d)

mass

80.

if an object stays still or continues moving at the same speed and in the same direction, it is a _______ force.

a)

weak

b)

strong

c)

balanced

d)

unbalanced

81.

Net force is a combination of all ________ acting on an object.

a)

forces

b)

speeds

c)

accelerations

d)

velocities

82.

What will be the effect on the boy in the picture if the driver stops quickly?

a)

Because of inertia he will remain in the same position.

b)

He will be pushed back into the car seat.

c)

He will move from one side of the car seat to the other.

d)

He will move forward pressing against the seatbelt.

83.

Which of Newton’s Laws explains a rocket’s movement during launch?

a)

Newton's First Law of Motion

b)

Newton's Second Law of Motion

c)

Newton's Third Law of Motion

d)

Newton's Fourth Law of Motion

84.
"For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction."
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
Newton's 4th Law
85.
Force = Mass x Acceleration
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
Newton's 4th Law
86.
The tendency of an object to resist changes in its motion is...
a)
inertia
b)
force
c)
acceleration
d)
velocity
87.

A box that weighs 22 g is accelerating at 10 m/s2. What is the net force?

a)

2.2 N

b)

220 N

c)

12 N

d)

32 N

88.

If the net force on the box is 10 N and it weighs 50 kg, what is the box's acceleration?

a)

.2 m/s2

b)

500 m/s

c)

500 m/s2

d)

5 m/s

89.

If the net force of a box is 325 N and the box is accelerating at 50 m/s2, what is the mass of the box?

a)

16, 250 kg

b)

375 kg

c)

6.5 kg

d)

275 kg

90.

If the is accelerating at 2.5 m/s^2. What is the duck's mass?

a)

2 g

b)

40 g

c)

30 g

d)

None of the above

91.

What is the formula to solve for force?

a)

F=M/A

b)

F=M + A

c)

F=A/M

d)

F=MA

92.

What is the formula for mass?

a)

M=FA

b)

M=F/A

c)

M= F- A

d)

M=A/F

93.

What is the formula for acceleration?

a)

A= F- M

b)

A= F + M

c)

A=F/M

d)

A=FM

94.

Which of the following is NOT a measurement of mass?

a)

m/s2

b)

g

c)

kg

d)

lbs

95.

Which of the following is the unit of measurement for acceleration?

a)

N

b)

speed and direction

c)

m/s

d)

m/s2

96.

A dog has a mass of 15 kg. If the dog's acceleration is 2 m/s2, what is the net force?

a)

17 N

b)

30 N

c)

12 N

d)

7.5 N

97.

The net force acting on the car is 24 N. If the car has a mass of 6 kg, what is the car's acceleration?

a)

4 m/s2

b)

12 m/s2

c)

4 m/s

d)

12 m/s

98.

A 3.5kg object experiences an acceleration of 0.5 m/s2. What net force does the object experience?

a)

1.5 N

b)

1.75 N

c)

3.5 N

d)

7 N

99.

What force is required to accelerate a 1000 kg sports car at 6 m/s2?

a)

10 N

b)

60 N

c)

600 N

d)

6000 N

100.

An Olympic sprinter accelerates at a rate of 3m/s2 by applying a force of 189 N. What is the runner's mass?

a)

18 kg

b)

35 kg

c)

63 kg

d)

126 kg

101.

Convert 5000 centimeters to meters.

a)

50 meters

b)

500 meters

c)

5 meters

d)

0.5 meters

102.

How many milliliters are there in 3 liters?

a)

30 mL

b)

300 mL

c)

3000 mL

d)

30000 mL

103.

If a car travels 150 kilometers, how many meters has it traveled?

a)

1500 meters

b)

15000 meters

c)

150000 meters

d)

1500000 meters

104.

Convert 2.5 kilometers to meters.

a)

250 meters

b)

2500 meters

c)

25000 meters

d)

250000 meters

105.

Which of the following is equivalent to 1 cubic centimeter?

a)

1 liter

b)

10 mL

c)

100 mL

d)

1 mL

106.

How many centimeters are there in 1.2 meters?

a)

12 cm

b)

120 cm

c)

1200 cm

d)

12000 cm

107.

Convert 0.75 liters to milliliters.

a)

75 mL

b)

750 mL

c)

7500 mL

d)

75000 mL

108.

If a container holds 2500 mL of water, how many liters does it hold?

a)

0.25 liters

b)

2.5 liters

c)

25 liters

d)

250 liters

109.

Convert 0.004 kilometers to meters.

a)

0.4 meters

b)

4 meters

c)

40 meters

d)

400 meters

110.

How many meters are there in 0.03 kilometers?

a)

3 meters

b)

30 meters

c)

300 meters

d)

3000 meters

111.

Which of the following is the largest unit of distance?

a)

Meter

b)

Centimeter

c)

Kilometer

d)

Millimeter

112.

Convert 1500 milliliters to liters.

a)

0.15 liters

b)

1.5 liters

c)

15 liters

d)

150 liters

113.

How many cubic centimeters are there in 2 liters?

a)

200 cm³

b)

2000 cm³

c)

20000 cm³

d)

200000 cm³

114.

Convert 0.5 meters to centimeters.

a)

5 cm

b)

50 cm

c)

500 cm

d)

5000 cm

115.

If a runner completes a 10-kilometer race, how many meters did they run?

a)

100 meters

b)

1000 meters

c)

10000 meters

d)

100000 meters

116.

What is the base unit for length measurement in the metric system?

a)

The base unit for length measurement in the metric system is the kilogram.

b)

The base unit for length measurement in the metric system is the liter.

c)

The base unit for length measurement in the metric system is the gram.

d)

The base unit for length measurement in the metric system is the meter.

117.

Convert 5 meters to centimeters.

a)

1000 centimeters

b)

500 centimeters

c)

50 centimeters

d)

5 centimeters

118.

What is the base unit for mass measurement in the metric system?

a)

The base unit for mass measurement in the metric system is the liter.

b)

The base unit for mass measurement in the metric system is the kilogram.

c)

The base unit for mass measurement in the metric system is the gram.

d)

The base unit for mass measurement in the metric system is the pound.

119.

Which metric unit is larger?

a)

decigram

b)

centigram

c)

kilogram

d)

milligram

120.

Convert 500 grams to kilograms.

a)

50 kilograms

b)

5 kilograms

c)

5000 kilograms

d)

0.5 kilograms

121.

What is the base unit for volume measurement in the metric system?

a)

The base unit for volume measurement in the metric system is the liter (L).

b)

The base unit for volume measurement in the metric system is the meter (m).

c)

The base unit for volume measurement in the metric system is the pound (lb).

d)

The base unit for volume measurement in the metric system is the gallon (gal).

122.

Which metric unit is larger?

a)

liter

b)

centiliter

c)

nanoliter

d)

deciliter

123.

Convert 2 liters to milliliters.

a)

10000 milliliters

b)

2000 milliliters

c)

500 milliliters

d)

20 milliliters

124.

What is the prefix for 1000 in the metric system?

a)

deca

b)

mega

c)

kilo

d)

centi

125.

Convert 3000 milliliters to liters.

a)

30 liters

b)

300 liters

c)

3 liters

d)

3000 liters

126.

What is the prefix for 0.01 in the metric system?

a)

deci

b)

centi

c)

milli

d)

micro

127.

Which metric unit is smaller?

a)

decimeter

b)

centimeter

c)

kilometer

d)

meter

128.
a)

Millometers

b)

Centimeters

c)

Meters

d)

Kilometers

129.
a)

Millimeters

b)

Centimeters

c)

Meters

d)

Kiolmeters

130.
a)

Millimeters

b)

Centimeters

c)

Meters

d)

Kilometers

131.

50 m = ________ cm

a)

5 cm

b)

500 cm

c)

5000 cm

d)

0.5 cm

132.

What unit of measurement is the biggest?

a)

Millimeters

b)

Meters

c)

Kilometers

d)

Centimeters

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