GTPS: Physical Science 7th Benchmark

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What is the energy transformation that occurs when striking a match?

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Chemical energy is transformed into thermal energy.

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What is the term for a reaction that absorbs heat energy?

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Endothermic reaction.

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Which of the following is NOT one of the six forms of energy: mechanical, thermal, chemical, or conduction?

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Conduction is not one of the six forms of energy.

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What is the SI unit for measuring speed?

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Meters per second (m/s).

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Which of Newton's Laws is demonstrated when Frank jumps onto a raft and moves forward while the raft moves in the opposite direction?

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This demonstrates Newton's Third Law of Motion.

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What are the six forms of energy?

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Mechanical, thermal, chemical, electrical, nuclear, and radiant energy.

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What is the definition of thermal energy?

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Thermal energy is the total kinetic energy of particles in a substance.

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What is an exothermic reaction?

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An exothermic reaction is a chemical reaction that releases heat energy.

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What is the principle of conservation of energy?

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Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.

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What is the difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity that refers to how fast an object is moving, while velocity is a vector quantity that includes both speed and direction.