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- 1. Multiple Choice
Which is the value of a vector quantity?
200 V
300 J
20 m/s east
500 m/s
- 2. Multiple Choice
Gases can be compressed, but liquids cannot. Which statement explains the difference?
Each molecule in a gas is more compressible than each molecule in a liquid
Molecules in a gas are further apart than molecules in a liquid
Molecules in a gas attract each other more strongly than molecules in a liquid
Molecules in a gas move more slowly than molecules in a liquid
- 3. Multiple Choice
To mark a temperature scale on a thermometer, standard temperatures known as fixed points are needed. Which of these is a fixed point on the Celsius scale?
room temperature
the temperature inside a freezer
the temperature of pure melting ice
the temperature of pure warm water
- 4. Multiple Choice
The mass of an object on Earth is 5.0 kg. The object is taken to the Moon. The mass of the object is measured on the Moon. What is the mass of the object on the Moon?
0.0 kg
more than 0.0 kg, but less than 5.0 kg
5.0 kg
more than 5.0 kg
- 5. Multiple Choice
Which list contains properties of an object that can be changed by a force?
direction of motion, mass, shape
direction of motion, mass, speed
direction of motion, shape, speed
mass, shape, speed
- 6. Multiple Choice
A circular metal disc is heated. Which quantity decreases?
density
diameter
thickness
volume
- 7. Multiple Choice
The distance traveled by an object in a given amount of time.
? = distance/time
force
speed
motion
incline plane
- 8. Multiple Choice
A push or a pull.
tug of war
car
pulley
force
- 9. Multiple Choice
The total of all forces on an object equal zero and the object’s motion does not change. – does not move
unbalanced forces
pull
Balanced forces
push
- 10. Multiple Choice
Stored energy; energy at rest. –
Related to position of the object
kinetic energy
speed
force
potential energy
- 11. Multiple Choice
Energy in motion
potential energy
pull
Kinetic energy
force
- 12. Multiple Choice
The net forces acting on an object do not equal zero; resulting in the object changing motion. - moves
balanced forces
pull
unbalanced forces
force
- 13. Multiple ChoiceIf there are two forces going in the same direction how would you find the net force?SubtractAddNeitherMultiply
- 14. Multiple ChoiceYou and your dad are moving the couch from one side to another. Your dad pushes with a force of 35 N to the right and you push with a force of 25 N right. What is the net force on the couch?60 N right10 N left60 N right50 N left
- 15. Multiple ChoiceNewton's Third Law of Motion states that any action will have a(n) _______ and ______ reactionEqual and similarEqual and oppositeEqual and differentGreater and opposite
- 16. Multiple ChoiceAccording to Newton’s First Law of Motion, a moving object that is not acted on by an unbalanced force willRemain in motion.Eventually come to a stop.Change its momentum.Accelerate.
- 17. Multiple Choice
What law of motion does this picture represent?Newtons 1st lawlaw of gravityNewtons 4th lawNewtons 2nd law - 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat law of motion does this picture represent?Newtons 1st lawNewtons 4th lawNewtons 3rd lawNewtons 2nd law
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA person not paying attention while skateboarding hits a rock. The skateboard stops...they don't.The Law of InertiaThe Law of AccelerationThe Law of Conservation of Momentum
- 20. Multiple Choice
A train begins a journey from a train station and travels 60 km in a time of 20 minutes. What is the average speed of the train?
3.0 m/s
5.0 m/s
50 m/s
3.0 m/h
- 21. Multiple Choice
A cup contains hot liquid. Some of the liquid evaporates, what happens to the mass and the weight of the liquid?
Decreases, decreases
Increases, increases
Decrease, stays the same
Stays the same, decreases
- 22. Multiple Choice
An object has a mass of 50 kg. The gravitational field on earth is 10.0 N/kg, the gravitational field on a distant planet is 4.0 N/kg, what is weight of the object on earth and what is the weight of the object on a distant planet?
5.0 kg , 12.5 kg
500 N, 200 N
500 kg, 200 kg
5.0 N, 12.5 N
- 23. Multiple Choice
A coal-fired station generates electricity. Coal is burned and the energy is released to boil water. The steam from the water makes the generator move and produce electricity. Which words are used to describe the energy stored in the coal and in the moving generator?
Chemical, hydroelectric
Chemical, kinetic
Geothermal, hydroelectric
Hydroelectric, kinetic
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