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Which form of energy represents “moving” energy?
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Which type of energy describes an object’s stored energy?
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The sum of the kinetic and potential energy in an object.
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The type of energy that results from moving electrons.
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The build up of electric charges on the surface of an object that may result in a shock.
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When an object transfers an electric charge to another object through touch.
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When an object transfers an electric charge to another object without the objects touching.
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Friction results in ____ energy.
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The flow of electrons through a circuit.
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Electrical current in which electricity flows in 1 direction.
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Electrical current in which electricity reverses direction.
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What happens to current if voltage is doubled and resistance remains constant?
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What happens to current if voltage is doubled and resistance remains constant?
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A complete, closed pathway that allows electricity to flow is a:
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A circuit that contains only 1 path for electrical flow is a:
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A circuit that contains multiple paths for electrical flow is a:
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What happens to the intensity of a light bulb in a series circuit if another bulb is added?
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How is the voltage in a parallel circuit distributed?
Each resistor/bulb receives the full voltage.
Each resistor/bulb receives a portion of the full voltage.
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A material that allows electrons and heat to flow easily.
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Wood, Styrofoam and silicon are all ______ because they do not allow heat to flow easily.
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Where is a magnet the strongest?
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How does the law of attraction apply to magnetism?
like poles attract, opposite poles repel
opposite poles attract, like poles repel
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The region around a magnet where magnetic force acts is called a(n):
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A magnet that is created via electric current is a(n):
- 25. Multiple Choice
How can an electromagnet be made stronger?
increase the voltage of the power source
increase the number of coils around the iron rod
reduce the number of coils around the iron rod
increase the temperature of the iron rod
increase the size of the iron rod
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The average measure of the kinetic energy in an object.
- 27. Multiple Choice
What is the relationship between heat and temperature?
As heat energy is added, temperature increases; as heat energy is lost, temperature remains constant.
Temperature remains constant, independent of heat energy.
As heat energy is added, temperature decreases; as heat energy is lost, temperature increases.
As heat energy is added, temperature increases; as heat energy is lost, temperature decreases.
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Heat transfer via solids is an example of ____.
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Heat transfer via liquids and gases is an example of ____.
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Heat transfer via electromagnetic waves (ie: the sun) is an example of ___.
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5.0 g of copper is heated and the temperature increases by 60⁰C. If the specific heat of copper is 0.092 cal/g ⁰C, how much energy was used to heat the copper?
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Waves carry ____.
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All waves begin with a _____.
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Which type of wave REQUIRES a medium to travel?
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Which type of wave DOES NOT require a medium to travel?
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What is the relationship between frequency and wavelength?
as the frequency increases, wavelength increases; as frequency decreases, so does wavelength
as the frequency increases, wavelength decreases and vice versa
frequency and wavelength behave independently of each other
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How does the matter in the medium of a compressional wave behave?
The matter moves in a random pattern.
The matter moves radially, from the center outward.
The matter moves up and down.
The matter moves side to side.
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How does the matter in the medium of a transverse wave behave?
The matter moves in a random pattern.
The matter moves radially, from the center outward.
The matter moves up and down.
The matter moves side to side.
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Which wave on the electromagnetic spectrum has the highest energy?
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Which wave on the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
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When a wave bounces off of an object, this is called ___.
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The bending of a wave as it changes media is called:
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When the crest of one wave meets the trough of another, the waves cancel. This is called ___.
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What happens to the frequency of a wave as a sound approaches and observer?
It decreases.
It increases.
It remains the same.
- 45. Multiple Choice
How do we see the color blue?
All colors of the EMS are reflected except blue…it’s absorbed.
All colors of the EMS are refracted except blue…it's amplified.
All colors of the EMS are absorbed except blue…it’s reflected.
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What color is seen when all colors of the EMS are absorbed?
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Objects do not move unless ___.
an unbalanced force acts on them
a balanced force acts on them
a balanced force and an unbalanced force act on them
the sum of the forces acting on the objects cancel out
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What is the net force of a balanced force?
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Which of Newton’s laws explains why a greater force must be applied to throw a basketball as opposed to a golf ball?
Newton's 1st law
Newton's 2nd law
Newton's 3rd law
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Which of Newton’s laws explains why a gun kicks back when a bullet is propelled forward?
Newton's 1st law
Newton's 2nd law
Newton's 3rd law
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The tendency of an object to resist a change in motion is called:
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Describes the speed of an object with a direction.
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What is the acceleration due to gravity?
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What happens to the speed of an object in free fall?
speed remains constant
speed increases as the object falls
speed decreases as the object falls
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Describe the acceleration of an object in free fall.
acceleration remains constant
acceleration increases as the object falls
acceleration decreases as the object falls
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What will happen to the weight of an object that is sent to Mars?
The weight will increase.
The weight will decrease.
The weight will not change.
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How much work is done on a box that is pushed with a force of 2000 N but doesn’t move?
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What is the mechanical advantage of a pulley that requires 10 N of force to lift a 20 N box?
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How much does a 30 kg ball weigh if its in free fall?
- 60. Multiple Choice
What will happen to the mass of an object that is sent into space?
The mass will increase.
The mass will decrease.
The mass will not change.
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