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WorksheetsCategory 1: Work Force Energy Matter Final Stems
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 2hrs 15mins
Select four examples in diagram that represent kinetic energy.
Which diagram shows the force of friction on the bookshelf?
Diagram A
Diagram B
Diagram C
Diagram D
Students used a stopwatch to find the time in minutes it took for four different tire types to travel 2 miles. All four tires traveled across the same surface type. Based on the average time in the data table-
The 50 mm tire moved slower than the 56 mm tire
The 50 mm tire moved faster than the 56 mm tire
The 50 mm tire moved farther than the 56 mm tire
The 50 mm tire moved at the same speed at the 56 mm tire
The diagram shows a man moving a large box. Based on the diagram the box will -
fall over
not move
move to the left
move to the right
To prepare for school, Nancy charged her tablet in the diagram shown. What energy transfer took place when the tablet was being charged?
Thermal energy was changed to another form of energy.
Kinetic energy was changed to thermal energy.
Electrical energy was changed to another form of energy.
Electrical energy was changed to kinetic energy.
Which two changes can be applied to the diagram to show that work is being done?
Place a small load in the wagon for the boy to pull.
Replace the boy with an adult.
Have the boy hold the handle.
Try to push the wagon against a wall.
Place a small load in the wagon for the boy to push.
Identify each item on the table under the correct heading.
cup
goggles
fishbowl
supply box
pitcher
pencil
rock
book
Students performed an investigation to determine how the distance between cereal boxes affect the speed at which they fall.
-For the first trail the students placed the cereal boxes 8 millimeters apart
- The students conducted three more trails each time increasing the distance between the cereal boxes 8 millimeters
Which tool is best for measuring how the distance between the cereal boxes affect the time it takes for them to fall?
A centimeter ruler to measure the height of each cereal box.
A stopwatch to measure the time it takes all the cereal boxes to fall.
A wall clock to measure the amount of time it takes for each individual cereal box to fall.
A meter stick to measure the length of the row of fallen cereal boxes.
A fast moving yellow toy car hits a non-moving purple car. What will most likely happen next?
Both cars will stop.
The still car will move forward.
The yellow car will flip over.
The yellow car will stop moving.
A student poured 2 grams of salt into a beaker containing 10 grams of clear water. Below are the results of his investigation.
The mass of the mixture was 12 grams.
The water was still clear.
He could no longer see the salt.
Which of the following best explains why he could not see the salt?
In a solution the substances cannot be distinguished as separate substances.
In a mixture the mass of the substances does not change.
In a solution the properties of a substance do not change.
In a mixture the substances cannot be separated based on their properties.
The picture below shows a student pouring milk on his cereal.
Which of the following best explains what he is making?
He is making a solution because he is pouring a liquid.
He is making a mixture because the substances can be separated.
He is making a mixture because the properties change.
He is making a solution because the properties stay the same.
A popsicle was left out on the counter.
Which diagram best shows the change that took place?
Identify each phase of matter.
Students were studying forces and decided to do an investigation. They placed four equally sized blocks made of different material on an elevated tray (ramp). They watched as each block moved down the tray. The setup is shown in the diagram.
Which force caused the blocks to move down the tray?
friction
magnetism
gravity
net force
Students were studying forces and decided to do an investigation. They placed four equally sized blocks made of different material on an elevated tray (ramp). They watched as each block moved down the tray. The setup is shown in the diagram.
Identify each variable in this investigation.
how fast the block moved down the ramp.
type of block.
height of the ramp
starting point on the ramp
Which block was made of material that has the least resistance?
Ice Block
Sponge Block
Sandpaper Block
Plastic Block
Complete the chart below.
sugar and water
sand and water
Where does the rollercoaster have the most kinetic energy?
1
4
2
5
A Solar stop light is sometimes used in rural areas. An example of a solar stop light is shown.
Correctly show the process of how energy is transformed in the stop light.
First
Solar panels take in the solar energy.
Next
Solar energy turns to electrical energy.
Finally
Electrical energy to radiant energy
A student throws a ball. Which best describes the moving ball?
The ball has no energy.
The ball has kinetic energy.
The ball is transferring the sound energy to the air.
The ball is transferring light energy to the air.
When energy is removed from matter, which could occur? (Select ALL of the true responses)
a liquid could turn into a gas
a solid can turn into a liquid
a gas can turn into a liquid
a liquid can turn into a solid
Zelie used an electric fan to power four identical toy sailboats across a bowl of water. The data table shows the distance and time for each sailboat. Which boat traveled with the MOST kinetic energy?
F
G
H
I
Students were observing how two different solar panels transform energy. Use the diagrams answer the question.
Identify which solar panel system would be used for each activity.
Taking a hot water bath
turning on the microwave
turning on the heater to warm the house
using hot water to wash your hands
Students said that they had these items at their homes. Their teacher asked them to identify how electrical energy is transformed in each of their household items.
riding a bike
pushing a lawnmower
lightbulb
stove
blender
Television
To describe this car's motion, a student should use its -
Friction
Direction and Speed
Potential Energy
Inertia
Which statement best describes what will happen to the box as a result of these forces being applied?
A person pushes a box as shown. What is the push most likely to change?
Height of the Ramp
Position of the Box
Force of Friction
A person pushes a box as shown. What is the push most likely to change?
Height of the Ramp
Position of the Box
Force of Friction
Kymistry wanted to determine how much matter was in an object, what tool would be the best to use?
ruler
graduated cylinder
measuring cup
Thermometer
Which of these shows how solid matter changes as thermal energy decreases?
Which is an example of a mixture?
Fruit Salad
chocolate pudding
Lemonade
Analyze the diagram. How is energy transforming the matter in this diagram?
As energy is decreased the matter is cooling.
As energy is decreased the matter is moving faster.
As energy is increased the matter is cooling.
As energy is increased the matter is moving faster.
Sarah throws a ball diagonally at a wall. The ball moves at a steady speed.
What will be the motion of the ball after it hits the wall?
the ball will move down
the ball will move back up
the ball will move straight across
the ball will move diagonally down
The pictures below show a student pushing a box. Each arrow represents the amount of force and the direction of the force. Which diagram indicates that the frictional force is greater than the pushing force?
A
B
C
D
The graph and chart represent the same data. Students investigated the motion of a car against different surfaces. According to the data, which surface allowed the car to have the LEAST kinetic energy?
glass
sandpaper
wood
tile
carpet
In the picture what is happening at to a moving object. What does each arrow represent?
Top - Pull
Bottom - Gravity
Top - Push
Bottom- Friction
Top - Push
Bottom - Pull
Top - Push
Bottom - Gravity
Two balls are shown in the diagram. The black ball has a speed of 100 mph and the red ball has a speed of 0mph. Which box represents the force that will cause the red ball to change directions?
Box A
Box B
Looking at the picture, what two tools would be needed to measure the motion of this ball rolling down a ramp.
ruler and stopwatch
Measuring tape and stopwatch
Which diagram correctly identifies the force of friction on a box?
A
B
C
D
A student conducted an experiment where he tried to knock down a bowling pin using different types of balls. The designs and results are shown in each picture. Match the type of ball with the results.
1 heavy steel ball
2 baseball
3 light styrofoam ball
1 light styrofoam ball
2 baseball
3 heavy steel ball
1 baseball
2 heavy steel ball
3 light styrofoam ball
The graph and chart represent the same data. Students investigated the motion of a car against different surfaces. According to the data, which surface allowed the car to have the MOST kinetic energy?
glass
sandpaper
wood
tile
carpet
Samantha kicks a tennis ball straight against a wall. The ball moves at a steady speed.
What will be the motion of the tennis ball after it hits the wall?
Researchers recorded the speed of various birds in 60 seconds and plotted their findings on a chart. Which pair of instruments would be necessary for this study?
tape measure and protractor
stopwatch and tape measure
stopwatch and clock
ruler and clock
A person shoves a heavy box across the floor.
Which change is most likely to be influenced by the force?
the speed of the box
the color of the box
the mass of the box
the size of the box
Is this an example of work?
Yes
No!
If I add heat to a solid, how will the motion of the particles be affected?
They will move slower
They will stop moving
They will move faster
They will move to a different container
Label the diagram with the correct state of matter.
Solid
Liquid
Gas
Heat Increase
1
Heat Increase
2
Solid
3
Liquid
4
Gas
5
The water and oil separate from each other.
Is this an example of a Solution?
Yes
No
Even after mixing the rocks sink to the bottom and do not dissolve.
Is this an example of a solution?
Yes
No
What would require the least amount of force to move?
A boulder.
A car.
A cow.
A giant balloon.
This car is moving at a constant speed. Is the force balanced or unbalanced?
balanced
unbalanced
Which way will this box move according to the force diagram?
up
down
left
right
Which way will this block go according to the force diagram?
A push or a pull is also known as ______.
Which is an example of work? (Work is the force needed to move an object!)
Reading your science book
Riding in the car
Pushing a car that won't move
Pushing a cart through the store
Which of the following is NOT using a force? (remember: a force is a push or pull on an object!)
A man pushing a shopping cart
A dog playing tug-of-war with rope
A cat sleeping on the couch
An eagle carrying a fish it caught
This car is speeding up. Is the force balanced or unbalanced?
balanced
unbalanced
When you pour juice into a mold and put in the freezer what happens?
It melts
It condensates
It freezes
It evaporates
The object shown is responsible for which conversion
electrical → light only
chemical → heat only
chemical → heat & light
electrical → heat & light
What is the energy conversion when a wind turbine turns to provide energy to a power grid?
electrical to electrical
electrical to mechanical (motion)
mechanical (motion) to electrical
solar (light) to heat
A student plugs in a lamp and turns it on. The lamp produces light and becomes warm. What does this best show about energy?
Energy is created when the lamp is turned on
Electrical energy is transformed into only light energy
Energy can change from one form to another but is not lost
The lamp stores energy for later use
When a student rides a bicycle, the muscles in their legs move the pedals, which makes the wheels turn. What type of energy transformation is taking place?
Electrical energy to sound energy
Chemical energy to mechanical energy
Kinetic energy to thermal energy
Electrical energy to kinetic energy
This model displays how the phases of matter change. What would happen to the particles of water if you boil it on a stove.
The particles begin to speed up and move farther apart.
In the diagram a man is moving an object across different surfaces. Select all the examples of the man doing work.
A man pushing a load across a smooth surface to the door.
A man trying to pull a load across a rough surface to his bedroom.
A pulling a load across a smooth surface to his car.
A man trying to pull a load across a rough surface to his living room.
In the collision simulator, what happens when the red carts' mass is 3 kg and the blue carts' mass is 1 kg?
They both bounce backward.
The red cart bounces backward.
The blue cart pushes the red cart.
The blue cart bounces backward.
This diagram shows water particles in three different stages.
On cold day the temperature gradually decreased to 0 degrees Celsius which caused it to snow. Which diagram shows how the air particles changed on this cold day?
Figure 1 shows a toy car that has been fully charged. Select all the examples that shows the toy car doing work.
Placing an object in front of the car for it to push.
Using a toy car with a greater mass.
Adding a larger battery to the toy car.
Attaching a small load on the back of the toy car for it to pull.
Placing the toy car against the wall to push the wall.
You have a beaker of water that weighs 200 g. You add 10 g copper sulfate to the beaker of water. Initially, the copper sulfate solid can be seen in the water, but 10 minutes later the solid cannot be seen and the water turns blue. Use the diagram to correctly complete the chart below.
mixture
can be easily separated
solution
hard to separate
Students were observing how two different solar panels transform energy. Use the diagrams answer the question.
Which types of energy do the panel systems supply to the buildings.
Students were observing how two different solar panels transform energy. Use the diagrams to complete the chart below.
Turns a television on
Provides hot water to faucets
Provides heat to warm the house
The pictures below show a student pushing a box. Each arrow represents the amount of force and the direction of the force. Which diagram indicates that the student will move the box?
A
B
C
D
At which section with would there be the least resistance to the motion of the student's shoes?
1
2
3
4
Which object is demonstrating kinetic energy?
Bench
Basketball
Student 1
Student 2
Which object is demonstrating kinetic energy?
Slide
Basketball Hoop
Bird 1
Bird 2
What is the independent variable in this experiment?
the type of fabric
the amount of time it took to get to 37 degrees C
the type of beaker
the amount of water in the beaker
Select all of the pictures that represent kinetic energy.
a
b
c
d
f
The diagram below shows a view of a ball from above a table. The ball is rolling across the table. A student lightly taps the rolling ball in the direction shown in the diagram. In which direction will the ball most likely move after the student taps it?
Select all the objects that are translucent.
frosted glass
eye glasses
door
thin curtains
lampshade
Identify which surface would create the greatest resistance against the motion of the object.
Marble Floor
Hardwood Floor
Waxed Paper
Gravel road
What changes can we make to show work is (and is NOT) being done?
Place an object in front of the vehicle for it to push
use a vehicle with greater mass
Add a larger battery to the vehicle
attach a small load on the back of the vehicle for it to pull
place the vehicle against the wall so that it cannot move
have the vehicle push over a domino that then knocks over all the dominoes in a row
Which two trials from Surface 1 had the greatest kinetic energy?
1
2
3
4
5
Which two trials from Surface 2 had the greatest kinetic energy?
1
2
3
4
5
Identify the type of solar panel system that can be used for each activity and which types of energy is supplied by each to the buildings.
a computer turning on
An air conditioner cooling a building
Hot water coming from a faucet
provides for a nice hot shower
electrical energy
thermal energy
In this system, (a) , also known as solar energy. This energy is then (b) into (c) energy by controlling the temperature in the water tank. Remember, energy can be converted, but it can not be (d) .
In this system energy from the sun, also known as (a) energy, is transformed from (b) energy to (c) energy in the panel. This energy then moves through wires and is observed as (d) energy when it turns on a fan.
A toaster begins as (a) energy and moves to (b) energy.
First, Energy from the sun is transformed to (a) energy in the panels.
Then, this energy then moves through wires and is observed as (b) energy when lights are turned on inside the building.
Many kinds of matter change from a solid to a liquid to a gas when undergoing a temperature (a) .
When matter changes from a gas to a liquid to a solid it's due to temperature (b) .
When happens to the mass of matter when it changes phase? (c)
