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9YScC1 Revision Quiz

Total questions: 105

Worksheet time: 2hrs 54mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When a 1.53-kilogram mass is placed on a spring with a spring constant of 30.0 newtons per meter, the spring is compressed 0.500 meter. How much energy is stored in the spring?

a)

3.75 J

b)

7.50 J

c)

15.0 J

d)

30.0 J

2.

What is the spring constant for this spring?

a)

0.020 N/m

b)

2.0 N/m

c)

25 N/m

d)

50. N/m

3.

A spring with a spring constant of 4.0 newtons per meter is compressed by a force of 1.2 newtons. What is the total elastic potential energy stored in this compressed spring?

a)

0.18 J

b)

0.36 J

c)

0.60 J

d)

4.8 J

4.

A spring gains 2.34 joules of elastic potential energy as it is compressed 0.250 meter from its equilibrium position. What is the spring constant of this spring?

a)

9.36 N/m

b)

18.7 N/m

c)

37.4 N/m

d)

74.9 N/m

5.

A 10-newton force is required to hold a stretched spring 0.20 meter from its rest position. What is the potential energy stored in the stretched spring?

a)

1.0 J

b)

2.0 J

c)

5.0 J

d)

50 J

6.

A catapult with a spring constant of 1.0 × 104 newtons per meter is required to launch an airplane from the deck of an aircraft carrier. The plane is released when it has been displaced 0.50 meter from its equilibrium position by the catapult. The energy acquired by the airplane from the catapult during takeoff is approximately

a)

1.3 × 103 J

b)

2.0 × 104 J

c)

2.5 × 103 J

d)

1.0 × 104 J

7.

A vertical spring has a spring constant of 100 newtons per meter. When an object is attached to the bottom of the spring, the spring changes from its unstretched length of 0.50 meter to a length of 0.65 meter. The magnitude of the weight of the attached object is

a)

1.1 N

b)

15 N

c)

50 N

d)

65 N

8.

A spring has a spring constant of 5 N/cm. What is its extension when loaded with 15 N?

a)

x = 4 cm

b)

x = 5 cm

c)

x = 3 m

d)

x = 3 cm

9.

Which of the following springs is the stiffest?

a)

A spring that requires a froce of 2000 N to compress it by 6.8 m.

b)

A spring that requires a force of 4000 N to stretch it by 9.0 m. 

c)

A spring that requires a force of 8000 N to compress it by 45 m.  

d)

A spring that requires a force of 4800 N to stretch it by 14 m.

10.

Which statement most accurately represents Hooke's Law?

a)

Extension of a spring is proportional to the force applied.

b)

Extension of a spring is proportional to the number of coils.

c)

Extension of a spring is inversely proportional to the force applied.

d)

Thickness of a spring wire is proportional to the force applied.

11.

A spring has a spring constant of 330 N/m. How far is the spring compressed if 150 N of force are used?

a)

x = 2.2 m

b)

x = 0.0014 m

c)

x = 5.0 m

d)

x = 0.45 m

12.

What is the best description of the relationship shown in this graph?

a)

In this graph, the relationship between force and extension is linear.

b)

In this graph, the relationship between force and extension is non-linear.

c)

In this graph, the relationship between force and extension is directly proportional.

d)

In this graph, there is no relationship between force and extension.

13.

A spring with a spring constant of 50 N/m is compressed by 0.2 meters. What is the elastic potential energy stored in the spring?

a)

A) 0.5 J

b)

B) 1.0 J

c)

C) 2.0 J

d)

D) 5.0 J

14.

If a spring is stretched by 0.1 meters and stores 0.25 joules of elastic potential energy, what is the spring constant?

a)

A) 25 N/m

b)

B) 50 N/m

c)

C) 75 N/m

d)

D) 100 N/m

15.

A bungee jumper uses a cord with a spring constant of 30 N/m. If the cord stretches by 3 meters during the jump, how much elastic potential energy is stored in the cord?

a)

A) 45 J

b)

B) 90 J

c)

C) 135 J

d)

D) 180 J

16.

WHEN AN ARCHER BENDS A BOW, WHAT TYPE OF ENERGY INCREASES IN THE BOW?

a)

GRAVITATIONAL

b)

ELASTIC

c)

KINETIC

d)

THERMAL

17.

A spring with spring constant 16 N/m is compressed by 0.5 m. How much energy is stored in the spring?

a)

1 J

b)

0.25 J

c)

2 J

d)

16 J

18.

The equation for spring force is

(Hint - Hooke's Law)

a)

Fsp = mgh

b)

Fsp = 1/2kx2

c)

Fsp = Fd

d)

Fsp = -kx

19.

What equation is used to calculate elastic potential energy?

a)

Ep = m g h

b)

Ep = 1/2 k x2

c)

Ep = F / E d

20.

Elastic potential energy is energy stored in an object, such as a spring, due to the object being stretched or compressed. In which position is it most likely that the spring has lost its elastic potential energy?

a)

W

b)

Y

c)

X

d)

Z

21.

What type of energy is the girl storing in the bow?

a)

Light Energy

b)

Elastic Potential Energy

c)

Chemical Potential Energy

d)

Thermal Energy

22.

When an archer fires an arrow from a traditional bow, the string of the bow does not change length. As shown in the diagram, the archer pulls back on the string (Step 1), changing the curve of the bow (Step 2). When the archer releases the string, the bow returns to its original shape (Step 3). How does the elastic potential energy in the bow change as the archer fires an arrow?

a)

It decreases from Step 1 to Step 2, then increases to Step 3.

b)

It increases from Step 1 to Step 2, then decreases to Step 3.

c)

It remains constant from Step 1 to Step 2, then increases to Step 3.

d)

It remains constant from Step 1 to Step 2, then decreases to Step 3.

23.

This type of potential energy can be found in rubber bands and springs.

a)

Chemical energy

b)

Chemical energy

c)

light energy

d)

Elastic energy

24.

When an archer fires an arrow from a traditional bow, the string of the bow does not change length. As shown in the diagram, the archer pulls back on the string (Step 1), changing the curve of the bow (Step 2). When the archer releases the string, the bow returns to its original shape (Step 3). How does the elastic potential energy in the bow change as the archer fires an arrow?

a)

It decreases from Step 1 to Step 2, then increases to Step 3.

b)

It increases from Step 1 to Step 2, then decreases to Step 3.

c)

It remains constant from Step 1 to Step 2, then increases to Step 3.

d)

It remains constant from Step 1 to Step 2, then decreases to Step 3.

25.

Elastic potential energy is the ability to stretch or _________

a)

pull

b)

straighten

c)

compress

d)

stretch

26.

Hooke's Law describes the behaviour of which kind of material under tension?

a)

plastic

b)

metals only

c)

elastic

d)

non-metals only

27.

Elastic potential energy is energy in an object that is compressed or __________.

a)

at rest

b)

stretched

c)

in equilibrium

28.

Hooke's Law fails when a material reaches its:

a)

breakdown

b)

elastic limit

c)

end of tether

d)

fracture stress

29.

A graph of force vs extension/defelction for an elastic material is:

a)

A downward curve

b)

An upward curve

c)

A straight line from any point on the x and y axis

d)

A straight line from the origin

30.

If extension = Stretched length - original length. What is the extension of spring D.

a)

1mm

b)

2mm

c)

3mm

d)

0mm

31.

What Quantity can you calculate from the graph and give the magnitude of that quantity.  

a)

distance 4.5 m

b)

Force 15 N

c)

spring constant 20 N/m

d)

spring constant 200 N/m

32.

As a spring is stretched, its elastic potential energy

a)

increases

b)

decreases

c)

remains the same

33.

A spring with a spring constant of 68 newtons per meter hangs from a ceiling. When a 12-newton downward force is applied to the free end of the spring, the spring stretches a total distance of

a)

0.18 m

b)

0.59 m

c)

5.7 m

d)

820 m

34.

Which graph best represents the relationship between the potential energy stored in a spring and the change in the spring’s length from its equilibrium position?

a)
b)
c)
d)
35.

The graph below represents the relationship between the force applied to a spring and spring elongation for four different springs.


Which spring has the greatest spring constant?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

What is the formula for elastic potential energy stored in a spring?

a)

E=12kx2E = \frac{1}{2} k x^2

b)

E=mghE = mgh

c)

E=12mv2E = \frac{1}{2} mv^2

d)

E=kxE = kx

37.

Which of the following is a real-world application of Hooke's Law?

a)

The operation of a car's suspension system

b)

The flow of water in a river

c)

The generation of electricity in a solar panel

d)

The combustion of fuel in an engine

38.

In an experiment, a spring is stretched by 0.2 meters when a force of 10 N is applied. What is the spring constant?

a)

50 N/m

b)

5 N/m

c)

0.5 N/m

d)

20 N/m

39.

What happens to the elastic potential energy of a spring as it is compressed further?

a)

It increases

b)

It decreases

c)

It remains constant

d)

It becomes zero

40.

Hooke's Law is valid for which type of deformation?

a)

Elastic deformation

b)

Plastic deformation

c)

Permanent deformation

d)

Thermal deformation

41.

What equation is used to calculate elastic potential energy?

a)

Eelastic = m g h

b)

Eelastic = 0.5 k x2

c)

Eelastic = F / E d

42.

Elastic potential energy is energy stored in an object, such as a spring, due to the object being stretched or compressed. In which position is it most likely that the spring has lost its elastic potential energy?

a)

W

b)

Y

c)

X

d)

Z

43.

Robert stretches a spring with a spring constant of 3 N/m until it is extended by 50 cm. What is the elastic potential energy stored by the spring?

a)

0.375J

b)

2.8J

c)

1J

d)

0.0023

44.

How much elastic potential energy does a spring store when it is compressed by 0.2 m if it has a spring constant of 5 N/m?

a)

0.1 J

b)

2 J

c)

0.01 J

d)

5 J

45.

A spring has an extension of 20 cm. Calculate the elastic potential energy stored in the spring (k = 100 N/m).

a)

2 J

b)

5 J

c)

7 J

d)

1 J

46.

Convert 5 meters to centimeters.

a)

50 centimeters

b)

5 centimeters

c)

50,000 centimeters

d)

500 centimeters

47.

Convert 500 grams to kilograms.

a)

0.05

b)

0.5

c)

5

d)

50

48.

Convert 3 liters to milliliters.

a)

300

b)

30

c)

3000

d)

30000

49.

Convert 10 kilometers to meters.

a)

10000

b)

100000

c)

100

d)

1000

50.

Convert 2 kilograms to grams.

a)

200 grams

b)

20000 grams

c)

20 grams

d)

2000 grams

51.

Convert 100 milliliters to liters.

a)

10

b)

0.1

c)

1

d)

1000

52.

Convert 8 centimeters to meters.

a)

0.8

b)

0.008

c)

0.8 meters

d)

0.08

53.

Convert 250 grams to kilograms.

a)

0.0025

b)

2.5

c)

25

d)

0.25

54.

Convert 1 liter to milliliters.

a)

100

b)

500

c)

10

d)

1000

55.

Convert 500 meters to kilometers.

a)

0.5

b)

50

c)

5

d)

0.05

56.
How do you calculate power?
a)
P = W/t
b)
P = E/t
c)
P = w * t
d)
P = bbq/chicken
57.
How do we calculate work?
a)
W = F * d
b)
w = f * D
c)
W = F * D
d)
w = f * d
58.
How much work is being done with 200 N of force over 426 meters?
a)
85,200 J
b)
45,620 J
c)
90,480 J
d)
62,329 J
59.
The SI unit of work is?
a)
Joules
b)
Watts
c)
Newtons
d)
meters
60.
The energy of movement is...? 
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential
61.
Energy that is stored is called...
a)
Kinetic
b)
Potential 
62.
The SI unit for power is...?
a)
Watts
b)
Joules
c)
Newtons
d)
Meters
63.
A force exerted over a distance to move an object is ______________________.
a)
power
b)
work
c)
momentum
d)
Watt
64.
If 150 Joules of work is needed to move a box 10 meters, what force was used? 
a)
1500 N
b)
15 N
c)
1.5 N
d)
150 N
65.
If 68 Joules were necessary to move a 4 Newton crate, how far was the crate moved?
a)
272 m
b)
17 m
c)
4.05 m
d)
272 cm 
66.
The faster an object moves, the ________ kinetic energy it has. 
a)
more
b)
less
c)
none of the above
d)
all of the above 
67.
What is the energy of position or shape that depends on weight and height, also called stored energy?
a)
Energy
b)
Kinetic energy
c)
Potential energy
d)
Sound energy
68.

The ability to do work or cause change:

a)

work

b)

energy

c)

momentum

d)

power

69.

A soccer player kicks a ball with 20 Newtons of force causing it to travel 100 meters. How much work is done on the ball?

a)

200 J

b)

80 J

c)

5 J

d)

2000 J

70.

A worker climbs a ladder and does 8 J of work on a 2 N object. What is the distance they lift the object?

a)

18 m

b)

4 m

c)

10 m

d)

6 m

71.

Two workers use 100 N of force to move a sofa 2 meters in 2 seconds. How much power is required?

a)

100 watts

b)

400 watts

c)

104 watts

d)

50 watts

72.
Which of these is a measurement of power?
a)
100 joules
b)
100 watts
c)
100 meters per second
d)
100 hertz
73.
Which of the following is true about work?
a)
It measures how quickly an object accelerates
b)
It measures how much effort is applied over a distance.
c)
It measures the change of an object's rate of speed.
d)
It measures how much time it takes to move an object.
74.
A kid throws a ball with a force of 70N over 1.1 meters. How much work did he do?
a)
77 joules
b)
70 joules
c)
7.7 joules
d)
11 joules
75.
How do you know when a force has been applied to an object?
a)
It moves.
b)
It flies.
c)
It accelerates.
d)
It gets bigger.
76.

Which of the following is a non-renewable energy resource?

a)

Wind power

b)

Biomass

c)

Natural gas

d)

Hydroelectric

77.

Where did the energy stored in fossil fuels originally come from?

a)

Plants

b)

Sunlight

c)

Animals

d)

Lucozade

78.

What is an advantage of wind power?

a)

It doesn't work unless there is wind

b)

It uses large wind turbines

c)

It is a renewable energy resource

d)

It causes visual pollution

79.

Which of the following is a good way to reduce the use of fossil fuels?

a)

Leaving the lights on when we leave a room

b)

Leaving the TV on standby all night

c)

Walking instead of going in a car

d)

Paying more for electricity

80.

Which of these is a fossil fuel?

a)

Biomass

b)

Coal

c)

Nuclear

d)

Wind

81.

When talking about fuels what does finite mean?

a)

Will run out

b)

Won't run out

c)

Costs a lot of money

d)

Produces lots of energy

82.

What is an explanation for global warming?

a)

Greenhouse effect

b)

Respiration

c)

Combustion

d)

Acid rain

83.

What gas causes acid rain?

a)

Carbon monoxide

b)

Sulphur dioxide

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

Oxygen

84.

What is a disadvantage of nuclear fuels?

a)

They produce heat

b)

They don't produce carbon dioxide

c)

Disposing of waste

d)

It is cheap

85.

What is a disadvantage of geothermal energy?

a)

It can only be used in certain places

b)

It produces carbon dioxide

c)

It is a non-renewable energy resource

d)

It contributes to acid rain

86.
A renewable resource is one that is continually produced, such as the wind and sunlight. Which of the following is a renewable resource?
a)
fresh water
b)
petroleum
c)
diamonds
d)
iron ore
87.
At the current rate that human civilization is burning fossil fuels for energy, the Earth's geologic processes have no chance of keeping pace. This means that fossil fuels are a _______ energy resource.
a)
nonrenewable
b)
plentiful
c)
synthetic
d)
renewable
88.
Coal, oil, and natural gas are called _______.
a)
fossil fuels
b)
solar energy
c)
renewable resources
d)
nuclear power
89.
Energy that comes from sources whose supplies are capable of being regenerated or are virtually inexhaustible is called
a)
renewable.
b)
nonrenewable.
c)
perpetual.
d)
inexplicable.
90.
If humans run out of the following resources, which resource would be most difficult to replace?
a)
coal
b)
cotton
c)
rice
d)
lumber
91.
Many of Earth’s nonrenewable resources are very rare. Other nonrenewable resources, such as coal, are abundant but not easily replaced. What would happen if we used up all the coal on Earth?
a)
There would be no more coal left to use.
b)
It is impossible to use all the coal in the world.
c)
We would make more coal at a factory.
d)
More coal could quickly be formed underneath the Earth’s surface.
92.
Most of the world’s energy supply comes from burning fossil fuels. Fossil fuels are nonrenewable resources. If people continue to burn fossil fuels at the same rate, which of the following events will most likely happen?
a)
All of the world’s fossil fuel reserves will be used up.
b)
No changes will be made to the world’s fossil fuel reserves.
c)
Fossil fuels will quickly reform underneath the ocean’s floor.
d)
Fossil fuel deposits will be found on the moon.
93.
Nuclear energy is nonrenewable because
a)
once we use the Earth’s supply of uranium, there will not be any more.
b)
mining uranium is very expensive.
c)
there are a limited number of neutrons in the world.
d)
uranium is a rare metal.
94.
Renewable energy sources...
a)
are constantly replenished by nature.
b)
are easily available in any environment.
c)
do not pollute the environment.
d)
protect the ozone layer.
95.
Renewable resources are resources that can be replaced faster than they are used. Which of the following energy resources is renewable?
a)
solar energy
b)
petroleum
c)
uranium
d)
natural gas
96.
The following is an example of a renewable source of energy:
a)
tidal energy
b)
nuclear energy
c)
petroleum
d)
coal
97.
Which is a nonrenewable resource used to heat homes?
a)
natural gas
b)
wind
c)
wood
d)
solar energy
98.
Which of the choices below gives a true example of how a natural resource can be renewed?
a)
When forests have been cut down, new native trees can be planted.
b)
When all of the coal is gone from a mine, new coal can be grown in its place.
c)
When an area's natural gas has been used up, oxygen can replace the gas.
d)
When the Sun is hidden behind clouds, lamps can be used to power solar cells.
99.
Which of the following is a nonrenewable energy source?
a)
natural gas
b)
biofuel
c)
solar power
d)
wind power
100.
Which of the following is a renewable energy source?
a)
hydroelectric power
b)
natural gas
c)
gasoline
d)
coal
101.
Which of the following is true about nonrenewable resources?
a)
Nonrenewable resources cannot be replaced as fast as they are used.
b)
Wind energy is a nonrenewable resource.
c)
Nonrenewable resources are resources that have run out.
d)
Food is a nonrenewable resource.
102.
Which of the following lists contains only examples of renewable sources of energy?
a)
wind, tidal, geothermal, and hydroelectric
b)
fossil fuels and nuclear energy
c)
coal, solar, wind, and biomass
d)
hydroelectric, petroleum, solar, and wind
103.
Which of the following resources is nonrenewable?
a)
copper
b)
wool
c)
sunlight
d)
wood
104.
Which of the following resources is renewable?
a)
sunlight
b)
fossil fuels
c)
copper
d)
diamonds
105.
Which of the following resources is renewable?
a)
cotton
b)
oil
c)
gasoline
d)
coal