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Intro to Physics MCAS/Final Review Worksheet

Total questions: 96

Worksheet time: 49mins

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Class
Date
1.

Choose all of the areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.

a)

motion

b)


moving particles

c)

evolution

d)

digestion

2.

One of the 7 areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.

a)

heat

b)

photosynthesis

c)

evolution

d)

democracy

3.

Choose all of the areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.

a)

repetitive motion

b)

photosynthesis

c)

Light/Mirrors

d)

evolution

4.

One of the 7 areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.

a)

electricity/magnetism

b)

botany

c)

psychology

d)

geology

5.

One of the 7 areas of physics and cite an example of a real world topic they involve.

a)

atom & sub atomic

b)

botany & plant life

c)

geology & rocks

d)

zoology & animal behavior

6.

A type of force that acts between charged objects or particles.

a)

electric force

b)

gravitational force

c)

magnetic force

d)

nuclear force

7.

This universal force includes electric and magnetic forces.

a)

electromagnetic

b)

gravitational

c)

nuclear

d)

frictional

8.

An object and the forces acting on it.

a)

system

b)

energy

c)

motion

d)

friction

9.

A type of force that acts on the moving charges of certain metals.

a)

magnetic force

b)

gravitational force

c)

nuclear force

d)

frictional force

10.

For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. ________

a)

Newton's 3rd law

b)

Newton's 1st law

c)

Newton's 2nd law

d)

Law of inertia

11.

A measurement of an object's inertia.

a)

mass

b)

volume

c)

temperature

d)

speed

12.

The sum of all forces acting on an object.

a)

net force

b)

friction

c)

mass

d)

velocity

13.

A push or pull that causes a change in motion.

a)

force

b)

energy

c)

mass

d)

friction

14.

Two related action-reaction forces described by Newton's Third Law.

a)

3rd law pair

b)

Balanced forces

c)

Frictional forces

d)

Gravitational forces

15.

The mathematical relationship between force and motion.

a)

Newton's 2nd law

b)

Newton's 1st law

c)

Newton's 3rd law

d)

Law of inertia

16.

11. Systems with balanced forces or at rest.

a)

static system

b)

dynamic system

c)

open system

d)

closed system

17.

An object will remain at rest or in motion unless an action causes a change.

a)

Newton's 1st law

b)

Newton's 2nd law

c)

Newton's 3rd law

d)

Law of gravitation

18.

A force within the nucleus of an atom involved in radioactive processes.

a)

weak nuclear

b)

gravitational

c)

electromagnetic

d)

strong nuclear

19.

The attractive force that holds together the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

a)

strong nuclear

b)

gravitational

c)

electromagnetic

d)

weak nuclear

20.

It represents an object's total quantity of motion.

a)

momentum

b)

velocity

c)

acceleration

d)

force

21.

An object's resistance to change.

a)

inertia

b)

velocity

c)

momentum

d)

acceleration

22.

17. Systems that are in motion.

a)

dynamic system

b)

static system

c)

closed system

d)

isolated system

23.

Interaction between objects with no direct contact.

a)

no-contact force

b)

frictional force

c)

contact force

d)

spring force

24.

An attractive force between all objects with mass.

a)

gravitational force

b)

magnetic force

c)

electrostatic force

d)

nuclear force

25.

A spring-like interaction that touching objects experience among the surface atoms.

a)

surface force

b)

gravitational force

c)

magnetic force

d)

thermal force

26.

Identify the conditions required for work to be done on an object.

a)

W = Fd

b)

W = mgh

c)

12mv2\frac{1}{2} mv^2

d)

W = qV

27.

How much work are you doing when you are working out and push an immovable 455kg object with 20 N of force?

a)

0 Joules

b)

20 Joules

c)

455 Joules

d)

910 Joules

28.

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?

a)

You used more power because you took more time.

b)

Your twin used more power because they did the same work in less time.

c)

Both used the same power because you have the same mass.

d)

Neither used any power because you both ran up the dune.

29.

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?

a)

You did more work because you took more time.

b)

Your twin did more work because they went faster.

c)

Both did the same amount of work because they have the same mass and climbed the same height.

d)

Neither did any work because they were running on sand.

30.

What 3 ways can a machine make work easier?

a)

a) increasing applied force b) increasing distance of force c) change direction of force

b)

d) decreasing the amount of work done e) making work impossible f) using more energy than needed g) reducing efficiency

31.

List each of the 6 major forms of energy and an example of each.

a)

a) mechanical - moving car b) chemical - battery c) thermal - boiling water d) electrical - lightning e) light - sunlight f) sound - music

b)

a) mechanical - ice melting b) chemical - sunlight c) thermal - radio d) electrical - wind e) light - thunder f) sound - battery

c)

a) mechanical - sunlight b) chemical - music c) thermal - battery d) electrical - boiling water e) light - moving car f) sound - lightning

d)

a) mechanical - boiling water b) chemical - moving car c) thermal - sunlight d) electrical - music e) light - battery f) sound - wind

32.

What does the law of conservation of energy tell you?

a)

Energy is conserved (can't create or destroy).

b)

Energy can be created from nothing.

c)

Energy can be destroyed completely.

d)

Energy is only conserved in living things.

33.

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?

a)

Closest to your hand (at the bottom).

b)

At the very top of its path.

c)

Halfway up on its way up.

d)

Halfway down on its way down.

34.

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?

a)

Top of the toss (least kinetic energy).

b)

Just before it hits your hand on the way down.

c)

Halfway up during the toss.

d)

At the very bottom, just as it leaves your hand.

35.

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?

a)

Halfway up or down (1/2 way).

b)

At the very top of its path.

c)

Just as it leaves your hand.

d)

Just before it hits your hand on the way down.

36.

List the 4 major nonrenewable sources of energy and underline the fossil fuels.

a)

a) oil b) natural gas c) coal d) nuclear (oil, natural gas, and coal are fossil fuels)

b)

a) solar b) wind c) geothermal d) hydroelectric (none are fossil fuels)

c)

a) oil b) biomass c) wind d) nuclear (only oil is a fossil fuel)

d)

a) uranium b) solar c) wind d) geothermal (none are fossil fuels)

37.

Which of the following lists the 5 major renewable energy sources?

a)

Solar, Wind, Hydro, Geothermal, Biomass

b)

Coal, Oil, Natural Gas, Nuclear, Solar

c)

Wind, Coal, Hydro, Oil, Biomass

d)

Solar, Oil, Hydro, Geothermal, Coal

38.

What direction will heat flow between a cold object and a hot object?

a)

hot to cold

b)

cold to hot

c)

in both directions equally

d)

no heat will flow

39.

What 3 things does an object's thermal energy depend on?

a)

temperature, mass, specific heat

b)

volume, density, color

c)

pressure, shape, elasticity

d)

surface area, conductivity, reflectivity

40.

What causes thermal expansion?

a)

motion of atoms

b)

gravity

c)

magnetism

d)

chemical reaction

41.

Why does conduction happen slower in gas than liquid or solid?

a)

particles are far apart

b)

gases have higher density

c)

gases have stronger bonds

d)

gases conduct electricity better

42.

What are 2 of the natural cycles where convection occurs?

a)

Water cycle and atmospheric circulation

b)

Photosynthesis and respiration

c)

Erosion and sedimentation

d)

Magnetism and electricity

43.

State the 1st law of thermodynamics.

a)

Energy is conserved

b)

Energy can be created from nothing

c)

Energy is always increasing

d)

Energy is always decreasing

44.

State the 2nd law of thermodynamics.

a)

Entropy increases

b)

Energy is created

c)

Temperature remains constant

d)

Pressure decreases

45.

State the 3rd law of thermodynamics.

a)

Entropy of object at 0K is 0

b)

Energy of object at 0K is maximum

c)

Pressure of object at 0K is zero

d)

Volume of object at 0K is infinite

46.

The bending of a wave as it enters a new medium at an angle.

a)

diffraction

b)

reflection

c)

absorption

d)

refraction

47.

The time required for one full wave cycle.

a)

period

b)

frequency

c)

amplitude

d)

wavelength

48.

This occurs when a wave bounces off a surface that it can not pass through.

a)

reflection

b)

refraction

c)

diffraction

d)

absorption

49.

This occurs when 2 or more waves overlap and combine together.

a)

interference

b)

reflection

c)

diffraction

d)

refraction

50.

The number of complete cycles in a given time.

a)

frequency

b)

amplitude

c)

wavelength

d)

velocity

51.

When 2 or more waves combine to produce a wave with a larger displacement.

a)

constructive interference

b)

destructive interference

c)

diffraction

d)

reflection

52.

When 2 or more waves combine to produce a wave with a smaller displacement.

a)

destructive interference

b)

constructive interference

c)

resonance

d)

diffraction

53.

A wave that appears to stay in one place.

a)

standing wave

b)

transverse wave

c)

longitudinal wave

d)

surface wave

54.

The bending of a wave as it moves around an object.

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

diffraction

d)

absorption

55.

A part of the ear that receives and amplifies vibrations.

a)

inner

b)

outer

c)

middle

d)

cochlea

56.

A part of the ear that gathers and focuses sound.

a)

outer

b)

inner

c)

middle

d)

cochlea

57.

A part of the ear that uses nerve endings to send signals to the brain.

a)

middle

b)

outer

c)

earlobe

d)

pinna

58.

If a transverse wave is moving from left to right, what direction is the medium moving?

a)

up & down

b)

right to left

c)

left to right

d)

forward & backward

59.

If a longitudinal wave is moving from left to right, what direction is the medium moving?

a)

right & left

b)

up & down

c)

only right

d)

only left

60.

Why can't a mechanical wave move through space?

a)

no medium

b)

no energy

c)

too cold

d)

too fast

61.

What type of material absorbs or reflects all of the light that strikes it?

a)

opaque

b)

transparent

c)

translucent

d)

reflective

62.

What quantity is the same for all electromagnetic waves?

a)

speed

b)

wavelength

c)

frequency

d)

amplitude

63.

Which electromagnetic waves are used as a source of heat?

a)

infrared

b)

ultraviolet

c)

gamma rays

d)

radio waves

64.

What type of material scatters light?

a)

translucent, diffuse

b)

opaque

c)

metallic

d)

transparent

65.

What property of light will decrease as photons travel further from the source?

a)

amplitude

b)

frequency

c)

wavelength

d)

speed

66.

What type of electromagnetic waves cause sunburn?

a)

UV, Ultraviolet

b)

Infrared

c)

Microwave

d)

Radio

67.

Which type of electromagnetic wave covers the greatest amount of the electromagnetic spectrum?

a)

radio

b)

infrared

c)

ultraviolet

d)

gamma rays

68.

Which rays have the greatest amount of energy in the electromagnetic spectrum?

a)

gamma

b)

infrared

c)

radio

d)

ultraviolet

69.

What wave property does a FM radio station vary to broadcast?

a)

frequency

b)

amplitude

c)

wavelength

d)

speed

70.

What is the process of redirecting light as it passes through a medium called?

a)

Scattering

b)

Absorption

c)

Reflection

d)

Diffusion

71.

What is the process called when a light wave bends as it passes from one medium to another?

a)

refraction

b)

reflection

c)

diffusion

d)

absorption

72.

What type of reflection occurs when the light waves reflect off of a rough surface in many different directions?

a)

diffuse reflection

b)

specular reflection

c)

total internal reflection

d)

regular reflection

73.

What wave property does an AM radio station vary to broadcast?

a)

amplitude

b)

frequency

c)

wavelength

d)

speed

74.

What kind of waves consist of changing electric and magnetic fields?

a)

electromagnetic

b)

sound

c)

seismic

d)

mechanical

75.

What type of filter would be used to cause light to vibrate in only one plane?

a)

polarized

b)

diffraction

c)

neutral density

d)

color

76.

What type of material allows light to pass through it clearly?

a)

transparent

b)

opaque

c)

translucent

d)

reflective

77.

Electromagnetic waves vary in both frequency and what?

a)

wavelength

b)

temperature

c)

mass

d)

density

78.

Which electromagnetic waves are used to detect breaks in bones?

a)

x-rays

b)

radio waves

c)

microwaves

d)

infrared rays

79.

What type of reflection occurs when the light waves all reflect off a smooth surface in the same direction?

a)

regular reflection

b)

diffuse reflection

c)

scattered reflection

d)

random reflection

80.

What type of electromagnetic waves are responsible for us being able to see?

a)

visible light

b)

ultraviolet rays

c)

infrared rays

d)

microwaves

81.

Explain what happens when light hits each of the types of materials listed and provide an example of each. a. Transparent -

a)

light waves travel straight through

b)

light waves are completely blocked

c)

light waves are scattered in all directions

d)

light waves are absorbed and converted to heat

82.

Explain what happens when light hits each of the types of materials listed and provide an example of each. b. Translucent -

a)

light waves scatter

b)

light waves are completely blocked

c)

light waves pass straight through without scattering

d)

light waves are absorbed and converted to heat

83.

Explain what happens when light hits each of the types of materials listed and provide an example of each. c. Opaque -

a)

light waves are blocked

b)

light waves pass through completely

c)

light waves are bent and focused

d)

light waves are partially transmitted

84.

If two items both with a positive charge are released near each other what will happen to them?

a)

repel

b)

attract

c)

remain stationary

d)

combine into one object

85.

If two items, one with a positive charge and one with a negative charge are released near each other what will happen to them?

a)

attract

b)

repel

c)

remain stationary

d)

disappear

86.

What 2 conditions must be met for electric charge to flow?

a)

closed circuit & voltage

b)

open circuit & resistance

c)

closed circuit & no voltage

d)

open circuit & no resistance

87.

These are the two types of current: a) ________ b) ________.

a)

a) direct b) alternating

b)

a) static b) dynamic

c)

a) positive b) negative

d)

a) high b) low

88.

Metal would be considered a good ________.

a)

conductor

b)

insulator

c)

liquid

d)

gas

89.

Rubber and plastic are considered to be good ________.

a)

insulators

b)

conductors

c)

metals

d)

alloys

90.

The temperature, thickness and length of a material are the three key variables that impact the material's ________.

a)

resistance

b)

density

c)

elasticity

d)

color

91.

Friction, contact and induction are three methods of ________ transfer.

a)

charge

b)

energy

c)

heat

d)

mass

92.

The amount of charge and distance from charge are two factors that impact the strength of an ________.

a)

electric field

b)

magnet

c)

battery

d)

circuit

93.

A material that is super cooled so that its resistance goes to zero is called a ________.

a)

superconductor

b)

semiconductor

c)

insulator

d)

conductor

94.

These are two elements included in a circuit diagram: a) ________ b) ________.

a)

a) electrical source b) devices/load

b)

a) resistor b) insulator

c)

a) switch b) wire

d)

a) battery b) fuse

95.

This type of circuit has a single path through which electric charge can flow ________.

a)

series

b)

parallel

c)

open

d)

short

96.

This type of circuit has 2 or more paths through which electric charge can flow ________.

a)

parallel

b)

series

c)

open

d)

short