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Forces and States of Matter

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Matter with a set volume and shape

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

2.

Matter with a set volume but no set shape

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

3.

Matter with no set volume and no set shape

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

4.

To group together based on similar traits

a)

classify

b)

freezing

c)

melting

5.

The change in state from liquid to solid

a)

classify

b)

freezing

c)

melting

6.

The change in state from solid to liquid

a)

classify

b)

freezing

c)

melting

7.

A change in position

a)

motion

b)

push

c)

pull

8.

A force that causes something to move closer.

a)

motion

b)

push

c)

pull

9.

A force that causes something to move away.

a)

motion

b)

push

c)

pull

10.

A push or a pull

a)

motion

b)

force

c)

classify

11.

a pushing or pulling force produced by a magnet

a)

push

b)

pull

c)

magnetism

d)

solid

12.

to push away

a)

repel

b)

attract

13.

to pull together

a)

repel

b)

attract

14.

the force that causes objects with mass to attract each other

a)

gravity

b)

magnetism

c)

push

d)

melting

15.

"A body at rest tends to remain at rest, and a body in motion, tends to remain in motion, unless acted upon by an unbalanced force."

This is describing the law of

a)

forces

b)

inertia

c)

velocity

d)

gravity

16.
Which of the following IS a physical change?
a)
Getting a haircut
b)
Rusty metal
c)
sour milk
d)
A compound
17.

Water (H2O), is not found on the periodic table because water is a...

a)

atom

b)

liquid

c)

mixture

d)

compound

18.

Looking at the image. Decide if this is balanced or unbalanced.

a)

Unbalanced

b)

Balanced

19.

Weight can be defined as

a)

A measure of the amount of matter in an object

b)

A push or a pull that causes objects to move, change position or experience tension or compression.

c)

The amount of matter in a given space. (mass/volume)

d)

A measure of the force of gravity on an object

20.

Mass is

a)

A measure of the amount of matter in an object

b)

A push or a pull that causes objects to move, change position or experience tension or compression.

c)

The amount of matter in a given space. (mass/volume)

d)

A measure of the force of gravity on an object

21.

Gravity's definition is

a)

A measure of the force of gravity on an object

b)

A push or a pull that causes objects to move, change position or experience tension or compression.

c)

The amount of space an object takes up

d)

A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses and distance to each other.

22.

Volume can be defined as

a)

A measure of the force of gravity on an object

b)

A push or a pull that causes objects to move, change position or experience tension or compression.

c)

The amount of space an object takes up

d)

A force of attraction between objects that is due to their masses and distance to each other.

23.

acting or going in the reverse direction

a)

Opposite

b)

Same

c)

Cause

d)

Effect

24.

how fast an object is moving

a)

Speed

b)

Velocity

c)

Force

d)

Friction

25.

speed in a particular direction

a)

Velocity

b)

Friction

c)

Mass

d)

Kinetic Energy

26.

the amount of matter that makes up an object

a)

Mass

b)

Matter

c)

Energy

d)

Force

27.

the energy that an object has because it is moving

a)

Kinetic Energy

b)

Collision

c)

Friction

d)

Speed

28.

to reach a conclusion using evidence and reasoning

a)

Infer

b)

Opposite

c)

Equal

d)

Effect

29.

a force between an object and the surface it is moving over

a)

Friction

b)

Kinetic Energy

c)

Collision

d)

Speed

30.

a push or a pull that can change the motion of an object

a)

Force

b)

Velocity

c)

Exert

d)

Mass

31.

to apply a force

a)

Exert

b)

Effect

c)

Infer

d)

Energy

32.

Which word explains why my blender blade will still spin right after I turn off my blender?

a)

Acceleration

b)

Inertia

c)

Gravity

33.

Which would be easier to stop: a car loaded with watermelons or a car loaded with sunflower seeds?

a)

Watermelons

b)

Sunflower seeds

c)

They would stop at the same time.

34.

What’s the main difference between inertia and momentum?

a)

Momentum deals with how hard it is to change movement. Inertia deals with how hard it is to stop movement.

b)

Inertia deals with how hard it is to change movement. Momentum deals with how hard it is to stop movement.

c)

They mean the same thing.

35.

Finish this formula:

Force =

a)

momentum x acceleration

b)

mass x acceleration

c)

mass x velocity

36.

Potential energy is stored energy.

Which of these is a good example of stored energy?

a)

The glow from a snapped glowstick. (Light energy)

b)

A lit match. (Thermal energy)

c)

A battery. (Chemical energy)

37.

When a bowling ball hits the pins, this is an example of a ______.

a)

Variable

b)

Collision

c)

Decrease

d)

Speed

38.

When two objects with different sizes collide, what happens during the collision?

a)

The larger object always stops

b)

The smaller object always stops

c)

Energy is transferred between the objects

d)

Both objects disappear

39.

True or False: When two objects collide, they always stick together.

a)

True

b)

False

40.

Which of the following can NOT produce energy?

a)

Humans

b)

Air

c)

Water

d)

Garden

41.

True or False: A magnet is attracting when it pushes objects away from each other.

a)

True

b)

False

42.

How can magnets cause objects to have kinetic energy?

a)

A magnetic force can convert kinetic energy stored in a magnetic field to potential energy.

b)

Kinetic energy can convert potential energy stored in a gravitational field.

c)

A magnetic energy can convert potential energy stored in a gravitational field to kinetic energy.

d)

A magnetic force can convert potential energy stored in a magnetic field to kinetic energy.

43.

The ability to make things move or change

a)

Transfer

b)

Energy

c)

Repel

d)

Convert

44.

The energy something has because it's moving.

a)

kinetic energy

b)

potential energy

c)

magnetic energy

d)

force

45.
Which way will the magnets move after they are released?
a)
Towards each other
b)
Away from each other
c)
Not enough information
46.
Which picture has the most potential energy?
a)
Picture A
b)
Picture B
47.
Which type of energy will be present in the scenario shown below?
a)
Potential
b)
Kinetic
c)
Neither
48.
Which of the images will show an increase in potential energy stored in the magnetic field?
a)
A
b)
B
49.
How is energy being transferred in the scenario shown below?
a)
Potential --> Kinetic
b)
Kinetic --> Potential
c)
Kinetic --> Kinetic
d)
Neither
50.
Which of the images will show an increase in potential energy stored in the magnetic field?
a)
A
b)
B
51.
How does a system of magnets store potential energy in the magnetic field?
a)
The energy used to move a magnet with (same direction as) a magnetic force.
b)
The energy used to move a magnet against (opposite direction as) a magnetic force.
c)
Magnets get their potential energy from kinetic energy.
52.
The energy that is stored in an object or system
a)
kinetic energy
b)
potential energy
c)
magnetic energy
d)
force
53.
A child sets identical magnetic carts on tracks. At the end of each track is a large magnetic train that cannot move. The child uses her hand to slide the carts on each track. Which of these movements will result in the greatest increase in potential energy?
a)
Moving the cart on Track A one space to the left   <
b)
Moving the cart on Track B one space to the left <
c)
Moving the cart on Track B one space to the right >
d)
These movements each have the same change in potential energy because they each move the car the same distance.
54.

A child moves a blue magnet towards the red magnet that cannot move. What happens to the potential energy in the system of magnets?

a)

Potential energy decreases because the blue magnet train moves in the same direction as the magnetic force.

b)

Potential energy decreases because the blue magnet train moves against the magnetic force.

c)

Potential energy increases because the blue magnet train moves against a magnetic force.

d)

Potential energy does not change because the magnets in the system do not change.

55.

A group of atoms that has all like poles pointing in the same direction are called

a)

magnetic forces

b)

magnetic fields

c)

magnetic domains

d)

magnetic poles

56.

The place on a magnet where the force it exerts is the strongest is called

a)

a magnetic pole

b)

a magnetic field line

c)

a domain

57.

What is the magnetic attraction or repulsion of a magnet called?

a)

the magnetic domain

b)

the magnetic field

c)

the magnetic pole

d)

the magnetic force

58.

Which type of magnet loses magnetism outside of a magnetic field?

a)

a strong magnet

b)

a temporary magnet

c)

a permanent magnet

d)

an electromagnet

59.

Which item would the magnetic domains be the most unaligned?

a)

glass jar

b)

steel nail

c)

bar magnet

60.

Which item would have the most aligned domains?

a)

a pencil eraser

b)

an iron railing

c)

an aluminum can

61.

Which type of magnet does not lose it's magnetic properties easily.

a)

a permanent magnet

b)

an electromagnet

c)

a temporary magnet

d)

a nail rubbed across the north pole of a magnet

62.

The space in which the magnetic effects exists is called

a)

the magnetic field

b)

the magnetic equator

c)

the magnetic material

63.

Paper clips and staples are attracted to magnets because paper clips and staples are

a)

permanent magnets

b)

temporary magnets

c)

magnetic materials

d)

magnetic domains

64.

What are the two magnetic forces?

a)

attraction

b)

equilibrium

c)

magnetic acceleration

d)

repulsion

65.
True or False:  The Earth is a giant magnet
a)
True
b)
False
66.
What happens when the North pole of a magnet interacts with another magnet's north pole?
a)
attract
b)
repel
67.
Which of the following is true about a bar magnet?
a)
Its magnetic field is strongest near its center.
b)
It is surrounded by a magnetic field.
c)
The north pole is stronger than the south pole.
d)
The south pole is stronger than the north pole.
68.
Magnetism is generated by moving
a)
protons.
b)
electrons.
c)
neutrons.
d)
elements.
69.
As the distance between two magnets increases (they get farther apart), the force between them:
a)
Increases
b)
Decreases
c)
Stays the Same
70.
If you cut a magnet in half, what happens to the poles?
a)
One half gets the North Pole, the other half gets the South Pole
b)
Both halves get only a North Pole
c)
Both halves get only a South Pole
d)
Both halves get a North pole and a South Pole
71.
What do the lines around this magnet represent?
a)
North Pole
b)
South Pole
c)
Magnetic Declination
d)
Magnetic Field
72.
Magnetic NORTH is actually geographic _________
a)
SOUTH
b)
NORTH
c)
EAST
d)
WEST
73.
If you drop or heat up a a magnet, what will eventually happen to it?
a)
the magnet will become stronger
b)
the magnet will demagnetize
74.
A Magnet can be used to create electricity
a)
True
b)
False
75.
In un-magnetized materials the domains are __________ aligned.
a)
super
b)
slightly
c)
randomly
d)
always
76.
The strongest part of a magnet is...
a)
the bars.
b)
the force field.
c)
the poles. 
d)
the middle.
77.
True or False: All metals stick to magnets.
a)
True
b)
False
78.
What characteristics do magnetic substances have?
a)
They can give you a "shock" when you touch them
b)
They can push or pull objects without touching them
c)
They are always black and cold to touch
d)
They fall faster than other objects when you drop them
79.

The history of Magnet is from...

a)

Lodestone

b)

Red stone

c)

Magnetized

d)

Black stone

80.

How does the amplitude of a soundwave affect its loudness?

a)

Higher amplitude produces a louder sound

b)

Amplitude affects the pitch of the soundwave

c)

Amplitude has no effect on loudness

d)

Lower amplitude produces a louder sound

81.

Explain the concept of frequency in relation to soundwaves.

a)

The color of the sound

b)

The temperature of the sound

c)

The number of cycles of a wave that occur in a second

d)

The size of the sound

82.

How are soundwaves used in medical imaging?

a)

CT scan imaging

b)

X-ray imaging

c)

MRI imaging

d)

Ultrasound imaging

83.

What are some common applications of ultrasonic waves?

a)

Playing music

b)

Cooking food

c)

Transportation

d)

Medical imaging, industrial testing, and cleaning

84.

How are soundwaves used in communication systems?

a)

By using them to cook food

b)

By converting them into light

c)

By creating earthquakes

d)

By transmitting information through the air or other mediums.

85.

What are the properties of soundwaves that make them suitable for use in music and entertainment?

a)

Soundwaves have properties such as taste, smell, and temperature that allow for the creation of different sensory experiences, making them suitable for use in music and entertainment.

b)

Soundwaves have properties such as frequency, amplitude, and timbre that allow for the creation of different pitches, volume levels, and tones, making them suitable for use in music and entertainment.

c)

Soundwaves have properties such as weight, density, and volume that allow for the creation of different physical sensations, making them suitable for use in music and entertainment.

d)

Soundwaves have properties such as color, texture, and shape that allow for the creation of different visual effects, making them suitable for use in music and entertainment.

86.

Soundwaves move faster through ________.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

87.

What type of energy does a sound wave have?

a)

Mechanical

b)

Radiant

c)

Electrical

d)

Sound

88.

Sound is produced by -----

a)

Heat energy

b)

Low temperatures

c)

Vibrations

d)

Friction

89.

True or False: Sound needs a medium.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Sound waves are also known as ----- waves.

a)

Compression

b)

Longitudinal

c)

Neither

d)

Both longitudinal and compression

91.

True or False: Sound waves are faster than light.

a)

False

b)

True

92.

Areas of increased pressure on a sound wave are known as a ----

a)

Rarefaction

b)

Compression

c)

Frequency

d)

Amplitude

93.

The distance from the beginning of one compression to the beginning of the next compression is called a -----

a)

Rarefaction

b)

Frequency

c)

Wavelength

d)

Compression

94.

Spread out areas or areas of decreased pressure on a sound wave are known as a ---

a)

Rarefaction

b)

Amplitude

c)

Compression

d)

Hertz

95.

The number of wavelengths that pass a fixed point each second is known as ----

a)

Hertz

b)

Amplitude

c)

Frequency

96.

The unit for measuring frequency is the ---

a)

Joule

b)

Hertz

c)

Gram

d)

Newton

97.

The measure of the amount of energy in a wave is ----

a)

Wavelength

b)

Hertz

c)

Frequency

d)

Amplitude

98.

The Tacoma Narrows Bridge, musical instruments, and crystal stemware are examples of -----

a)

Frequency

b)

Resonance

c)

Interference

d)

Speed

99.

The speed of sound depends on these two things:

a)

The type of medium and the temperature of the medium

b)

Speed of the medium and temperature of the medium

c)

Temperature of the medium and sound of the medium

d)

None of the above

100.

Sound waves travel the fastest through ---

a)

Liquids

b)

Gases

c)

Solids

101.

Sound waves that are beyond the range of human ear are known as ----

a)

Infrasonic waves

b)

Ultrasonic waves

102.

Sonar and echolocation use ----- to detect objects under water.

a)

Refraction

b)

Reflection

103.

What is the arrow showing?

a)

Amplitude

b)

Wavelength

c)

Trough

d)

Direction of sound

104.

What is this arrow showing?

a)

trough

b)

amplitude

c)

wavelength

d)

equilibrium

105.

What is a device for viewing soundwaves?

a)

oscilloscope

b)

microscope

c)

barometer

d)

octoscope

106.

Place the waves in order from highest pitch to lowest pitch.

a)

4, 3, 2, 1

b)

1, 2, 4, 3

c)

4, 2, 1, 3

d)

3, 2 ,1 ,4

107.

True or False: Frequency and Pitch are the same thing.

a)

True

b)

False

108.

High pitch sounds have wavelengths that are

(a)  

109.

Low pitch sounds have wavelengths that are

(a)  

110.

What is the black vertical line displaying?

a)

crest

b)

trough

c)

pitch

d)

equilibrium

111.

Sound is a form of energy caused by....

a)

conduction

b)

convection

c)

radiation

d)

Vibration

112.

Which of the following does not allow sound waves to propagate?

a)

vacuum

b)

liquid

c)

solid

d)

gas

113.

Which of the following affects the pitch of sound?

a)

Loudness of sound

b)

Amplitude of sound

c)

Reflection of sound

d)

Frequency of sound

114.

What is the speed of sound in air at room temperature?

a)

343 m/s

b)

299,792 km/s

c)

1,480 m/s

d)

3,000 m/s

115.

Which of the following materials will sound travel through the fastest?

a)

Air

b)

Water

c)

Steel

d)

Vacuum

116.

What is the term for the number of sound wave cycles per second?

a)

Amplitude

b)

Frequency

c)

Wavelength

d)

Velocity

117.

Which part of the human ear is responsible for converting sound waves into electrical signals?

a)

Eardrum

b)

Cochlea

c)

Auditory Canal

d)

Pinna

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