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WorksheetsIntro to Physics MCAS/Final Review Worksheet
Total questions: 96
Worksheet time: 49mins
Choose all of the areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.
motion
moving particles
evolution
digestion
One of the 7 areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.
heat
photosynthesis
evolution
democracy
Choose all of the areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.
repetitive motion
photosynthesis
Light/Mirrors
evolution
One of the 7 areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.
electricity/magnetism
botany
psychology
geology
One of the 7 areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.
atom & sub atomic
botany & plant life
geology & rocks
zoology & animal behavior
A type of force that acts between charged objects or particles.
electric force
gravitational force
magnetic force
nuclear force
This universal force includes electric and magnetic forces.
electromagnetic
gravitational
nuclear
frictional
An object and the forces acting on it.
system
energy
motion
friction
A type of force that acts on the moving charges of certain metals.
magnetic force
gravitational force
nuclear force
frictional force
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. ________
Newton's 3rd law
Newton's 1st law
Newton's 2nd law
Law of inertia
A measurement of an object's inertia.
mass
volume
temperature
speed
The sum of all forces acting on an object.
net force
friction
mass
velocity
A push or pull that causes a change in motion.
force
energy
mass
friction
Two related action-reaction forces described by Newton's Third Law.
3rd law pair
Balanced forces
Frictional forces
Gravitational forces
The mathematical relationship between force and motion.
Newton's 2nd law
Newton's 1st law
Newton's 3rd law
Law of inertia
11. Systems with balanced forces or at rest.
static system
dynamic system
open system
closed system
An object will remain at rest or in motion unless an action causes a change.
Newton's 1st law
Newton's 2nd law
Newton's 3rd law
Law of gravitation
A force within the nucleus of an atom involved in radioactive processes.
weak nuclear
gravitational
electromagnetic
strong nuclear
The attractive force that holds together the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
strong nuclear
gravitational
electromagnetic
weak nuclear
It represents an object's total quantity of motion.
momentum
velocity
acceleration
force
An object's resistance to change.
inertia
velocity
momentum
acceleration
17. Systems that are in motion.
dynamic system
static system
closed system
isolated system
Interaction between objects with no direct contact.
no-contact force
frictional force
contact force
spring force
An attractive force between all objects with mass.
gravitational force
magnetic force
electrostatic force
nuclear force
A spring-like interaction that touching objects experience among the surface atoms.
surface force
gravitational force
magnetic force
thermal force
Identify the conditions required for work to be done on an object.
W = Fd
W = mgh
21mv2
W = qV
How much work are you doing when you are working out and push an immovable 455kg object with 20 N of force?
0 Joules
20 Joules
455 Joules
910 Joules
You and your twin with the exact same mass decide to run up a huge sand dune. If your twin decides to go faster while you take your time, who used more power and why?
You used more power because you took more time.
Your twin used more power because they did the same work in less time.
Both used the same power because you have the same mass.
Neither used any power because you both ran up the dune.
You and your twin with the exact same mass decide to run up a huge sand dune. If your twin decides to go faster while you take your time, who did more work and why?
You did more work because you took more time.
Your twin did more work because they went faster.
Both did the same amount of work because they have the same mass and climbed the same height.
Neither did any work because they were running on sand.
What 3 ways can a machine make work easier?
a) increasing applied force b) increasing distance of force c) change direction of force
d) decreasing the amount of work done e) making work impossible f) using more energy than needed g) reducing efficiency
List each of the 6 major forms of energy and an example of each.
a) mechanical - moving car b) chemical - battery c) thermal - boiling water d) electrical - lightning e) light - sunlight f) sound - music
a) mechanical - ice melting b) chemical - sunlight c) thermal - radio d) electrical - wind e) light - thunder f) sound - battery
a) mechanical - sunlight b) chemical - music c) thermal - battery d) electrical - boiling water e) light - moving car f) sound - lightning
a) mechanical - boiling water b) chemical - moving car c) thermal - sunlight d) electrical - music e) light - battery f) sound - wind
What does the law of conservation of energy tell you?
Energy is conserved (can't create or destroy).
Energy can be created from nothing.
Energy can be destroyed completely.
Energy is only conserved in living things.
If you throw a ball straight up in the air and catch it when it returns in the same location: When does the ball have its most kinetic energy?
Closest to your hand (at the bottom).
At the very top of its path.
Halfway up on its way up.
Halfway down on its way down.
If you throw a ball straight up in the air and catch it when it returns in the same location: When does the ball have its most kinetic energy?
Top of the toss (least kinetic energy).
Just before it hits your hand on the way down.
Halfway up during the toss.
At the very bottom, just as it leaves your hand.
If you throw a ball straight up in the air and catch it when it returns in the same location: When would the ball have equal amounts of potential and kinetic energy?
Halfway up or down (1/2 way).
At the very top of its path.
Just as it leaves your hand.
Just before it hits your hand on the way down.
List the 4 major nonrenewable sources of energy and underline the fossil fuels.
a) oil b) natural gas c) coal d) nuclear (oil, natural gas, and coal are fossil fuels)
a) solar b) wind c) geothermal d) hydroelectric (none are fossil fuels)
a) oil b) biomass c) wind d) nuclear (only oil is a fossil fuel)
a) uranium b) solar c) wind d) geothermal (none are fossil fuels)
Which of the following lists the 5 major renewable energy sources?
Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass
Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar
Wind, Coal, Hydro, Oil, Biomass
Solar, Oil, Hydro, Geothermal, Coal
What direction will heat flow between a cold object and a hot object?
hot to cold
cold to hot
in both directions equally
no heat will flow
What 3 things does an object's thermal energy depend on?
temperature, mass, specific heat
volume, density, color
pressure, shape, elasticity
surface area, conductivity, reflectivity
What causes thermal expansion?
motion of atoms
gravity
magnetism
chemical reaction
Why does conduction happen slower in gas than liquid or solid?
particles are far apart
gases have higher density
gases have stronger bonds
gases conduct electricity better
What are 2 of the natural cycles where convection occurs?
Water cycle and atmospheric circulation
Photosynthesis and respiration
Erosion and sedimentation
Magnetism and electricity
State the 1st law of thermodynamics.
Energy is conserved
Energy can be created from nothing
Energy is always increasing
Energy is always decreasing
State the 2nd law of thermodynamics.
Entropy increases
Energy is created
Temperature remains constant
Pressure decreases
State the 3rd law of thermodynamics.
Entropy of object at 0K is 0
Energy of object at 0K is maximum
Pressure of object at 0K is zero
Volume of object at 0K is infinite
The bending of a wave as it enters a new medium at an angle.
diffraction
reflection
absorption
refraction
The time required for one full wave cycle.
period
frequency
amplitude
wavelength
This occurs when a wave bounces off a surface that it can not pass through.
reflection
refraction
diffraction
absorption
This occurs when 2 or more waves overlap and combine together.
interference
reflection
diffraction
refraction
The number of complete cycles in a given time.
frequency
amplitude
wavelength
velocity
When 2 or more waves combine to produce a wave with a larger displacement.
constructive interference
destructive interference
diffraction
reflection
When 2 or more waves combine to produce a wave with a smaller displacement.
destructive interference
constructive interference
resonance
diffraction
A wave that appears to stay in one place.
standing wave
transverse wave
longitudinal wave
surface wave
The bending of a wave as it moves around an object.
refraction
reflection
diffraction
absorption
A part of the ear that receives and amplifies vibrations.
inner
outer
middle
cochlea
A part of the ear that gathers and focuses sound.
outer
inner
middle
cochlea
A part of the ear that uses nerve endings to send signals to the brain.
middle
outer
earlobe
pinna
If a transverse wave is moving from left to right, what direction is the medium moving?
up & down
right to left
left to right
forward & backward
If a longitudinal wave is moving from left to right, what direction is the medium moving?
right & left
up & down
only right
only left
Why can't a mechanical wave move through space?
no medium
no energy
too cold
too fast
What type of material absorbs or reflects all of the light that strikes it?
opaque
transparent
translucent
reflective
What quantity is the same for all electromagnetic waves?
speed
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
Which electromagnetic waves are used as a source of heat?
infrared
ultraviolet
gamma rays
radio waves
What type of material scatters light?
translucent, diffuse
opaque
metallic
transparent
What property of light will decrease as photons travel further from the source?
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
speed
What type of electromagnetic waves cause sunburn?
UV, Ultraviolet
Infrared
Microwave
Radio
Which type of electromagnetic wave covers the greatest amount of the electromagnetic spectrum?
radio
infrared
ultraviolet
gamma rays
Which rays have the greatest amount of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum?
gamma
infrared
radio
ultraviolet
What wave property does a FM radio station vary to broadcast?
frequency
amplitude
wavelength
speed
What is the process of redirecting light as it passes through a medium called?
Scattering
Absorption
Reflection
Diffusion
What is the process called when a light wave bends as it passes from one medium to another?
refraction
reflection
diffusion
absorption
What type of reflection occurs when the light waves reflect off of a rough surface in many different directions?
diffuse reflection
specular reflection
total internal reflection
regular reflection
What wave property does an AM radio station vary to broadcast?
amplitude
frequency
wavelength
speed
What kind of waves consist of changing electric and magnetic fields?
electromagnetic
sound
seismic
mechanical
What type of filter would be used to cause light to vibrate in only one plane?
polarized
diffraction
neutral density
color
What type of material allows light to pass through it clearly?
transparent
opaque
translucent
reflective
Electromagnetic waves vary in both frequency and what?
wavelength
temperature
mass
density
Which electromagnetic waves are used to detect breaks in bones?
x-rays
radio waves
microwaves
infrared rays
What type of reflection occurs when the light waves all reflect off a smooth surface in the same direction?
regular reflection
diffuse reflection
scattered reflection
random reflection
What type of electromagnetic waves are responsible for us being able to see?
visible light
ultraviolet rays
infrared rays
microwaves
Explain what happens when light hits each of the types of materials listed and provide an example of each. a. Transparent -
light waves travel straight through
light waves are completely blocked
light waves are scattered in all directions
light waves are absorbed and converted to heat
Explain what happens when light hits each of the types of materials listed and provide an example of each. b. Translucent -
light waves scatter
light waves are completely blocked
light waves pass straight through without scattering
light waves are absorbed and converted to heat
Explain what happens when light hits each of the types of materials listed and provide an example of each. c. Opaque -
light waves are blocked
light waves pass through completely
light waves are bent and focused
light waves are partially transmitted
If two items both with a positive charge are released near each other what will happen to them?
repel
attract
remain stationary
combine into one object
If two items, one with a positive charge and one with a negative charge are released near each other what will happen to them?
attract
repel
remain stationary
disappear
What 2 conditions must be met for electric charge to flow?
closed circuit & voltage
open circuit & resistance
closed circuit & no voltage
open circuit & no resistance
These are the two types of current: a) ________ b) ________.
a) direct b) alternating
a) static b) dynamic
a) positive b) negative
a) high b) low
Metal would be considered a good ________.
conductor
insulator
liquid
gas
Rubber and plastic are considered to be good ________.
insulators
conductors
metals
alloys
The temperature, thickness and length of a material are the three key variables that impact the material's ________.
resistance
density
elasticity
color
Friction, contact and induction are three methods of ________ transfer.
charge
energy
heat
mass
The amount of charge and distance from charge are two factors that impact the strength of an ________.
electric field
magnet
battery
circuit
A material that is super cooled so that its resistance goes to zero is called a ________.
superconductor
semiconductor
insulator
conductor
These are two elements included in a circuit diagram: a) ________ b) ________.
a) electrical source b) devices/load
a) resistor b) insulator
a) switch b) wire
a) battery b) fuse
This type of circuit has a single path through which electric charge can flow ________.
series
parallel
open
short
This type of circuit has 2 or more paths through which electric charge can flow ________.
parallel
series
open
short
