Unit 1 Assessment

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
________ says force is equal to mass times acceleration (F = ma).
Newton's Second Law
Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Pythagorean Theorem
Archimedes' Principle
Answer explanation
Newton's Second Law states that force (F) is equal to mass (m) times acceleration (a), expressed as F = ma. This fundamental principle of physics explains how the motion of an object changes when a force is applied.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
________ says every action has an equal and opposite reaction.
Newton's Third Law
Einstein's Theory of Relativity
Pythagorean Theorem
Archimedes' Principle
Answer explanation
Newton's Third Law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. This principle is fundamental in physics, explaining how forces interact.
Tags
NGSS.MS-PS2-1
3.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The energy an object has due to its motion is called (a) .
Kinetic energy
Potential energy
Thermal energy
Chemical energy
Answer explanation
The energy an object possesses due to its motion is known as kinetic energy. It is distinct from potential energy, which is stored energy, and other forms like thermal and chemical energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-1
NGSS.MS-PS3-5
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
The stored energy in an object due to its position is called _________.
Potential energy
Kinetic energy
Thermal energy
Chemical energy
Answer explanation
The stored energy in an object due to its position is known as potential energy. It contrasts with kinetic energy, which is the energy of motion. Therefore, the correct answer is potential energy.
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NGSS.MS-PS3-2
5.
DRAG AND DROP QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Energy stored in substances like food or fuel is called (a) .
Chemical energy
Kinetic energy
Thermal energy
Nuclear energy
Answer explanation
Energy stored in substances like food or fuel is known as chemical energy. This type of energy is released during chemical reactions, making it essential for biological processes and combustion.
6.
DROPDOWN QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
Energy that comes from charged particles (like electrons) is called (a) .
Electrical energy
Thermal energy
Nuclear energy
Mechanical energy
Answer explanation
Energy from charged particles, such as electrons, is known as electrical energy. This type of energy is fundamental in powering devices and is distinct from thermal, nuclear, and mechanical energy.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 5 pts
_______ is energy released from the nucleus of atoms during fission or fusion.
Nuclear energy
Chemical energy
Thermal energy
Mechanical energy
Answer explanation
Nuclear energy is the energy released from the nucleus of atoms during fission (splitting) or fusion (combining). It is distinct from chemical, thermal, and mechanical energy, which involve different processes.
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NGSS.HS-ESS1-1
NGSS.HS-PS1-8
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