Quiz about SOL review: Magnetism & electricity/force & motion

Question 1

A comb is rubbed with a piece of wool fabric and placed next to some scraps of paper. The paper moves toward the comb. The movement of the paper is caused by -

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static electricity

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chemical energy

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magnetic attraction

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mechanical energy

Question 2

Which of these materials is a good conductor of electricity?

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Metal

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Rubber

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Glass

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Newspaper

Question 3

Which of these is a good insulator?

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Wood

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Aluminum nail

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Copper nail

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Aluminum can

Question 4

The magnetic fields of any magnet are greatest -

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At both poles

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In the center of the magnet

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Only at the north pole

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Only at the south pole

Question 5

When in operation, this tool transforms electrical energy mostly into -

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Mechanical energy

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Chemical energy

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Radiant energy

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Thermal energy

Question 6

At which point is the magnetic field the weakest?

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4

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1

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2

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3

Question 7

Which form of energy is being used by the toaster?

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Electrical

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Solar

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Chemical

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Potential

Question 8

A class prepared some electric circuits using a battery, connecting wires, and three light bulbs. Which of these circuits can make the three bulbs light?

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Option D is correct

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B.

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C.

Question 9

Which form of energy is best shown in this picture?

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Mechanical

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Chemical

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Solar

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Nuclear

Question 10

Which list shows the energy transformations a space heater undergoes in the correct order?

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Electrical -> mechanical -> thermal

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Chemical-> electrical-> thermal

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Mechanical -> thermal -> electrical

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Thermal -> mechanical -> electrical

Question 11

Benjamin Franklin conducted this famous experiment that showed lightning was -

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an electrical discharge

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a movement of air molecules

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a magnetic field

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a glowing chemical

Question 12

In a thunderstorm the bottom of a cloud carries a negative charge. Why is the lightning attracted to the ground?

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The ground carries a positive charge.

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The ground carries a neutral charge.

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The ground carries a negative charge.

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The ground isn't charged.

Question 13

Michael Faraday showed how electric current in a wire produces -

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a magnetic field

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molecules

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vibration

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chemicals

Question 14

Which of these best completes the circuit?

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A nail

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A leather shoelace

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A rubber band

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A wooden toothpick

Question 15

Thomas Edison is best known for-

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Improving the light bulb.

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Inventing the electric generator.

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Discovering lightning.

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Creating the Tesla coil.

Question 16

Which of these correctly shows what happens when two magnets are placed side by side?

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Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 17

An electric motor is designed to turn electrical energy into -

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mechanical energy

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chemical energy

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potential energy

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solar energy

Question 18

In this picture, the iron filings show the shape of the magnetic -

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field

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pole

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core

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axis

Question 19

In which circuits will the bulb be lit?

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B

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D

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E

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A

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C

Question 20

The conveyor belt moves the groceries by transforming electrical energy into -

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Mechanical

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Radiant

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Thermal

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Chemical

Question 21

A student rubbed a plastic comb with a piece of wool cloth and then placed the comb near a stream of water. The water bent toward the comb as shown because of -

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Static electricity

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Magnetism

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Gravity

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Inertia

Question 22

A fifth-grade class constructed this circuit. Which of these objects most likely made the light glow when connected to points X and Y?

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Aluminum foil

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Plastic straw

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Cotton string

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Shoelace

Question 23

Bits of paper are attracted to the surface of this balloon. What attracts the paper pieces to the balloon?

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Static electricity

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Magnetism

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Friction

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Drag

Question 24

Early scientists most likely saw a discharge of electricity for the first time when observing a -

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Thunderstorm

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Waterfall

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Rainbow

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Volcano erupting

Question 25

To make an electromagnet, a conductor should be coiled around -

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An iron nail

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A glass tube

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A straw

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A wooden pole

Question 26

Betty put two bar magnets near each other on a table. Their poles are oriented as shown below. How will the magnets move when Betty lets go of them?

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Option B is correct

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A.

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C.

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D.

Question 27

An electromagnet was placed on a surface with iron filings. Which of these pictures shows the pattern of the iron filings around the electromagnet?

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Option B is correct

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A.

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C.

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D.

Question 28

The diagram below shows a circuit with three light bulbs.

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Light bulbs 1 and 3 will stay lit.

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Light bulb 1 will stay lit, and light bulb 3 will go out.

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Light bulbs 1 and 3 will go out.

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Light bulb 1 will go out, and light bulb 3 will stay lit.

Question 29

Which picture below contains a functioning simple circuit?

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Option B is correct

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A.

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C.

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D.

Question 30

Which picture below contains a functioning parallel circuit?

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 31

The table above shows some elements that are very good conductors of electricity. Which conclusion can be made based on the table?

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Silver is a better conductor of electricity than copper.

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Copper and aluminum are equally good conductors of electricity.

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Nickel is a poor conductor of electricity.

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Zinc is a better conductor of electricity than aluminum.

Question 32

Rachel made four electromagnets by winding coils of copper wire around a nail. She connected each end of the wire to a battery to form an electromagnet which she used to pick up paper clips. In this experiment, what kind of energy is changed directly into magnetic energy?

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Electrical

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Heat

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Chemical

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Light

Question 33

Which of the following is not true about parallel circuits?

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The circuit is open once a bulb is removed.

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The circuit stays closed if a bulb is removed.

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Buildings are often wired with parallel circuits.

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An open parallel circuit will stay lit if energy can still flow in another pathway.

Question 34

The strength of an electromagnet is increased when-

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there are more wraps of wire around the nail

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there are fewer wraps of wire around the nail

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there are fewer batteries powering it

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there are more switches plugged into the circuit

Question 35

Both permanent magnets and electromagnets -

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create a magnetic field and attract objects made of iron

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attract objects made of iron and can be turned off and on

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are created by electrical currents and cannot be turned off and on

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create a magnetic field and attract objects made of plastic

Question 36

Which picture shows a circuit of light bulbs in series?

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Option D is correct

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A.

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B.

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C.

Question 37

Why will a compass needle move when it is placed near an electric circuit?

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An electric current produces a magnetic field.

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An electric current produces a gravitational field.

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Metal wires have a magnetic field around them.

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The magnetic needle of the compass is attracted to the battery.

Question 38

What is the magnetic field?

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The space around a magnet where the magnetic force is found

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The end of a magnet

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The north pole of one magnet and the south pole of another magnet

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The whole magnet

Question 39

When the pathway for electricity to flow is broken, it is a -

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open circuit

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series circuit

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parallel circuit

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closed circuit

Question 40

Useful friction is created by the -

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Brakes

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Spokes

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Curved handlebars

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Pedals

Question 41

Which of these best shows kinetic energy?

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 42

A child made a paper airplane and set it on a table. The airplane then has potential energy. What does the child need to do to change the potential energy to kinetic energy?

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Launch the airplane in the air

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Unfold the airplane

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Crumple the airplane

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Add paperclips to the airplane

Question 43

Which of the following statements describes the position of the apple in the picture above?

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It is under the table.

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It is on top of the table.

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It is next to the compass.

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It is next to the cloth.

Question 44

A student was observing the motion of a ball rolling down a hill. Which of the following could the student use to describe the motion of the ball?

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Speed

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Gravity

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Size

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Weight

Question 45

Which of these has kinetic energy?

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Option B is correct

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A.

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C.

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D.

Question 46

Jacob kicks a soccer ball toward the goal. Javier, the goalkeeper, stops it and kicks it back. What is the effect of the forces acting on the ball?

The forces change the ball's -

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direction

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weight

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mass

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gravity

Question 47

On a recent sightseeing trip, a family recorded their average speed after each hour they traveled. They created the graph above from their data. Which of the tables below must have been their data?

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Option D is correct

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B.

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Question 48

A person pushes a box as shown. What is the push most likely to change?

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The position of the box.

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The color of the box.

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The mass of the box.

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The size of the box.

Question 49

A student throws a ball. Which of these best describes the moving ball?

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The ball has kinetic energy.

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The ball has light energy.

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The ball is transferring sound energy to the air.

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The ball is transferring light energy to the air.

Question 50

A bicyclist rides on a flat road and then stops pedaling but does not apply the brakes. The bicycle stops because of -

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friction

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magnetism

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attraction

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balance

Question 51

Which labeled part in this picture has evidence of kinetic energy?

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3

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1

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2

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4

Question 52

An object is traveling north at a speed of 12 kilometers per hour. Which characteristic of the object is being described?

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Motion

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Matter

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Volume

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Temperature

Question 53

What kind of energy do all moving objects have?

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Kinetic

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Light

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Potential

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Sound

Question 54

A student designs an experiment to test the effect of different surfaces on motion. He decides to cover a wooden block with different materials including sandpaper, construction paper, and wax paper. Then he slides the block down a ramp and record its speed. Which hypothesis is worded correctly?

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If the material is rougher, then the block's time will be slower.

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If the block's time is slower, then the material is rougher.

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Smoother material will make the block slide more quickly.

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Smoother material will make the block slide more slowly.

Question 55

Leshawna moved three different boxes. The boxes weighed 3 kg, 5 kg, and 10 kg. Which box required the most force to move?

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10 kg

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3 kg

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5 kg

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All were the same

Question 56

The box would be easier to move if the surface of the ramp was smoother because there would be less -

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friction opposing the box

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mass in the box

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gravity pulling on the box

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distance to push the box

Question 57

In which direction will the ball most likely go after it hits the wall?

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Option C is correct

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A.

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B.

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D.

Question 58

Which diagram correctly identifies the force of friction on the box?

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Option B is correct

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C.

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