SAT Science (Physics) - Preparation

What type of energy does a person have at the highest point before jumping off a diving board

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Chemical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What type of energy does a person has when it falls to swimming pools? (you can choose more than one)

• Sound energy

• Thermal energy

• Potential energy

• Chemical energy

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NGSS.MS-PS3-2

What is energy dissipation?

• The creation of energy

• The transformation of energy into a useful form

• The process of energy being spread out and lost, usually as heat

• The storage of energy for later use

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NGSS.MS-PS1-4

NGSS.MS-PS3-5

What is this hazard symbol meaning?

•  Corrosive

• Flammable

• Biohazard

• Environmental hazard

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NGSS.MS-PS1-2

What does an ammeter measure?

• Voltage

• Resistance

•  Current

• Power

How should a voltmeter be connected in a circuit to measure voltage?

• In series

• In parallel

• Across a resistor only

• Across the power source only

What is a key characteristic of an ohmmeter when measuring resistance?

• It must be connected in parallel with the circuit

• It should be connected to a live circuit

• It should be connected to an unpowered circuit

• It measures resistance by creating a short circuit

From the table beside, what is the current in A (in amperes) for the readings excluding the anomaly?

• 0.61

• 1.30

• 0.27

• 1.22

What is the average current in A (in amperes) for 5 lamp?

• 0.24

• 0.20

• 0.16

• 0.15

How is the conclusion from the table?