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Quarter 1 Review (Duplicate 02)

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

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1.

The diagram below represents the path of a ball after it has been thrown. Letters A, B, C, and D represent different locations in the path that the ball traveled. At which location did the ball have the greatest potential energy?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

2.

Gravity is the major force that

a)

keeps planets in their orbits

b)

affects melting of a solid

c)

keeps sunlight in Earth's atmosphere

d)

affects evaporation of water from oceans

3.

The diagram below represents a roller coaster at two positions on the roller coaster track. Compared to the potential energy of the roller coaster at the top of hill 1, the potential energy of the roller coaster at the top of hill 2 is:

a)

less because the roller coaster is at a lower elevation

b)

less because the roller coaster is on a more gentle slope

c)

greater because the roller coaster is at a lower elevation

d)

greater because the roller coaster is on a more gentle slope

4.

The plastic straws were placed under the wooden block to:

a)

decrease the mass of the block

b)

decrease the amount of friction

c)

increase the surface area of the ramp

d)

increase the gravitational attraction of the block

5.

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy cannot be created or destroyed, but energy can change

a)

its total mass

b)

its total volume

c)

from one form to another

d)

from one state of matter to another

6.

A child is sitting in a sled at the top a snowy hill. Which statement is true regarding the position of the child?

a)

The child has no potential energy.

b)

The energy is changing from potential to kinetic.

c)

The energy is changing from kinetic to potential.

d)

The child has only potential energy.

7.

As Henry is exercising, he pushes against a beam with a force of 25 newtons. The beam does not move. Which statement is true?

a)

The beam exerts less than 25 newtons of force against Henry.

b)

The beam exerts a force of 25 newtons against Henry.

c)

The beam exerts more than 25 newtons of force against Henry.

d)

The beam does not exert any force against Henry.

8.

If two objects have a strong gravitational attraction even though they are not very close together, it is likely that they have

a)

large volumes

b)

high pressures

c)

large masses

d)

high temperatures

9.

Which statement is true about objects that are at rest (not moving)?

a)

Objects at rest will not move unless a force acts on them.

b)

Very light objects begin to move without a force acting on them.

c)

Objects at rest move unless an outside force holds them in place.

d)

Very heavy objects will not move even when a very strong force acts on them.

10.

A force that resists or works against motion is

a)

gravity

b)

destructive

c)

friction

d)

power

11.

Force is best defined as:

a)

energy lost by an object in motion

b)

how fast an object moves

c)

a push or pull exerted upon an object

d)

density of an object

12.

Acceleration is:

a)

a change in the speed at which an object moves

b)

a change in the distance that an object moves

c)

the amount of force required to stop an object in motion

d)

the potential energy of an object

13.

What is friction?

a)

the force of gravity

b)

the force that resists motion when two objects come in contact with each other

c)

the force of wind against an object

d)

the force of weightlessness

14.

A tennis ball is hit with a tennis racket. Compared to the force of the racket on the ball, the force of the ball on the racket is

a)

smaller

b)

larger

c)

the same

15.

As the mass of a body increases, its gravitational force of attraction on the Earth

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

remains the same

16.

Gravity and inertia affect the motion of a roller coaster by:

a)

Gravity pulls the coaster down while inertia keeps it moving along the track.

b)

Inertia pulls the coaster down while gravity keeps it moving along the track.

c)

Both gravity and inertia stop the coaster from moving.

d)

Gravity and inertia have no effect on the roller coaster's motion.

17.

As a roller coaster goes up the lift hill, there is an increase in which of the following?

a)

kinetic energy

b)

gravity

c)

potential energy

d)

elastic energy

18.

Potential energy is

a)

the energy an object has due to its position

b)

the energy an object has due to its motion

c)

the energy an object has when it is brand new

d)

the energy used to study for a test

19.

Which statement about energy is true?

a)

Energy can be destroyed.

b)

Energy can be created.

c)

Energy cannot change form.

d)

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, but its form can change.

20.

As an object falls freely near the Earth's surface, the loss in gravitational potential energy of the object is equal to its

a)

loss of height

b)

loss of mass

c)

gain in velocity

d)

gain in kinetic energy

21.

Kinetic energy is greatest when a roller coaster

a)

is at the top of a hill.

b)

is at the bottom of a hill.

c)

has not yet started moving.

d)

has just left the bottom of a hill.

22.

A bicycle speeds up as it moves along a flat road. What happens to the bicycle’s kinetic energy during this time?

a)

It decreases.

b)

It increases.

c)

It remains the same.

23.

Which choice best describes kinetic energy?

a)

energy of motion

b)

energy of nutrition

c)

energy of objects

d)

the total energy of an object

24.

Which force is responsible for slowing down a moving car when the brakes are applied?

a)

Friction

b)

Potential energy

c)

Gravity

d)

Inertia

25.

What happens to the potential energy of a ball as it is lifted higher above the ground?

a)

It turns into kinetic energy

b)

It increases

c)

It stays the same

d)

It decreases

26.

When a soccer ball is kicked and starts moving, which type of energy increases?

a)

Potential energy

b)

Kinetic energy

c)

Thermal energy

d)

Chemical energy