Physical Science: Matter and Energy - Online Learning Quizzes

Question 1

Which of these changes does NOT create a new substance?

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Melting ice

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Freezing water

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Burning wood

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Rusting iron

Question 2

Which property determines how a substance interacts with other substances to form new substances?

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Reactivity

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Color

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Density

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Flammability

Question 3

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?

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Toxicity

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Density

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Flammability

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Solubility

Question 4

Which physical property describes how tightly particles are packed together in a substance?

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Density

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Flammability

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Solubility

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Boiling point

Question 5

Physical properties describe characteristics of matter that can be observed or measured without altering its composition. Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?

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Reactivity

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Color

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Density

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Melting point

Question 6

Which material allows electricity to flow through it most easily?

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Copper

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Plastic

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Wood

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Rubber

Question 7

Which property indicates the likelihood of a substance to experience a chemical transformation?

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Chemical reactivity

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Density

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Flammability

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Boiling point

Question 8

Which characteristic describes how a substance behaves when it comes into contact with other substances?

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Reactivity

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Density

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Flammability

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Melting point

Question 9

Which characteristic of matter describes how it interacts with oxygen?

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Flammability

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Color

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Density

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Solubility

Question 10

Which of these is NOT a physical property of matter?

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Flammability

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Density

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Melting point

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Electrical conductivity

Question 11

Which of these is a physical property that describes the ability of a substance to release energy in the form of radiation?

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Radioactivity

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Acidity

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Toxicity

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Flammability

Question 12

Which of these is a chemical property?

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Flammability

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Freezing point

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Density

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Boiling point

Question 13

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter that can be observed without changing its chemical makeup?

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Flammability

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Density

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Solubility

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Boiling Point

Question 14

Which property is exclusive to sound waves and not shared by other types of waves?

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Reverberation

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Frequency

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Amplitude

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Refraction

Question 15

Which physical property describes the tendency of a substance to catch fire when exposed to a flame?

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Flammability

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Reactivity

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Conductivity

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Density

Question 16

Which energy transfer method does NOT involve the movement of matter?

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Radiation

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Conduction

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Convection

Question 17

Which quantity describes only the speed of an object's motion?

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Speed

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Velocity

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Acceleration

Question 18

When forces acting on an object are not balanced, what happens to the object?

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It speeds up, slows down, or changes direction.

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It stays still.

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It moves at a steady speed in a straight line.

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It stops moving and stays in place.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of matter?

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Reactivity

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Color

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Temperature

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Odor

Question 20

Which of the following is a chemical property of matter?

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How a substance burns or reacts with oxygen

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The color of a substance

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The amount of space an object takes up

Question 21

Which of these is NOT a physical property of matter?

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Flammability

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Color

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Density

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Boiling point

Question 22

Which of these is NOT a unit used to measure temperature?

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Joules

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Celsius

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Fahrenheit

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Kelvin

Question 23

Which of the following describes an object moving with constant velocity?

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Its speed and direction are both constant.

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Its speed is increasing.

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Its direction is changing.

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Its speed is decreasing.

Question 24

Is malleability a physical property of matter?

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Yes, malleability is a physical property because it does not alter the substance's composition.

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No, malleability is not a physical property because it involves a chemical change in the substance.

Question 25

Which of the following is NOT a type of motion?

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Equilibrium

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Translational motion

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Rotational motion

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Linear motion

Question 26

Which of the following best describes a chemical property of matter?

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Ability to react with other substances to form new substances

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Ability to change shape without changing its chemical composition

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Ability to dissolve in water

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Ability to conduct electricity

Question 27

When you drop objects like balls or books, what force causes them to fall towards the ground?

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Gravitational Force

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Magnetic Force

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Frictional Force

Question 28

Which of the following is NOT a type of energy that objects can possess?

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The amount of matter in an object

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The energy of an object in motion

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The energy an object has due to its position or condition

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The energy transferred between objects due to a difference in temperature

Question 29

How does energy transfer by conduction occur?

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Through direct contact of particles

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Through the movement of matter

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Through electromagnetic waves

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Through the vacuum of space

Question 30

Which scenario best illustrates the conversion of chemical energy stored in fuel into kinetic energy?

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A rocket ship launching with its engines burning

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A car driving with a full fuel tank

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A person pedaling a bicycle

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A solar panel generating electricity

Question 31

The photoelectric effect demonstrates that light can act like a particle. How does this observation challenge the traditional wave model of light?

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The wave model predicts continuous energy transfer, while the photoelectric effect shows discrete energy transfer in photons.

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The photoelectric effect shows light can pass through transparent materials, contradicting the wave model.

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The photoelectric effect shows light can be reflected, contradicting the wave model.

Question 32

A fire truck with its siren on approaches you. As it gets closer, what happens to the sound of the siren?

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The sound gets louder and higher in pitch.

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The sound gets softer and lower in pitch.

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The sound stays the same.

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The sound changes randomly.

Question 33

How does gravity influence the movement of a projectile?

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Gravity pulls the projectile towards Earth's center, making it speed up and follow a curved path.

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Gravity pushes the projectile away from Earth's center, causing it to slow down and eventually stop.

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Gravity has no impact on a projectile's motion after it's launched.

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Gravity only affects projectiles moving straight up and down.

Question 34

When you increase the temperature of a substance, what happens to the kinetic energy of the particles in that substance?

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Increases, causing particles to move faster.

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Decreases, causing particles to move slower.

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Remains the same.

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Decreases, causing particles to move in a more orderly manner.

Question 35

In the field of medicine, what is a potential application of nanotechnology?

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Delivering medication directly to specific cells

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Producing stronger and longer-lasting materials

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Creating more efficient energy sources

Question 36

After a chemical reaction, what happens to the resulting substance?

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It has a different composition and different properties.

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It keeps the same composition and properties as the original substance.

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It has the same composition but different properties.

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It has a different composition but similar properties.

Question 37

Which is the MAIN benefit of using renewable energy sources over non-renewable energy sources?

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Renewable sources are better for the environment.

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Renewable sources cost less to get.

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Renewable sources are more dependable and predictable.

Question 38

Which law of thermodynamics explains why things tend to become more disordered over time?

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Second law

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Zeroth law

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First law

Question 39

Which step is **not** part of the scientific method?

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Writing a scientific report

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Forming a hypothesis

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Testing the hypothesis

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Drawing conclusions

Question 40

What is the main difference between speed and velocity?

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Speed is a scalar quantity, while velocity is a vector quantity.

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Velocity is a scalar quantity, while speed is a vector quantity.

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Both speed and velocity are scalar quantities.

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Both speed and velocity are vector quantities.

Question 41

What unit do we use to measure the amount of energy?

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joule

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newton

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watt

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kilogram

Question 42

Which of the following statements describes the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed, but it can be transferred or converted.

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Energy can be created and destroyed.

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Energy can be created but not destroyed.

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Energy can be destroyed but not created.

Question 43

Which of the following is considered a renewable energy source?

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solar energy

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coal

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natural gas

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nuclear energy

Question 44

Which of the following quantities is a vector?

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velocity

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mass

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volume

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density

Question 45

What is the formula used to calculate the gravitational force between two objects?

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F = G * (m1 * m2) / r^2

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F = G * (m1 + m2) / r^2

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F = G * (m1 / m2) / r^2

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F = G * (m1 * m2) / d^2

Question 46

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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Conductors allow electric current to flow through them easily, while insulators do not.

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Conductors do not allow electric current to flow through them easily, while insulators do.

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Conductors are made of metal, while insulators are made of plastic.

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Insulators allow electric current to flow through them easily, while conductors do not.

Question 47

What is the function of a transformer in an electrical circuit?

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To increase or decrease the voltage of a circuit.

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To convert AC to DC current.

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To convert DC to AC current.

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To store electrical energy.

Question 48

Which force is NOT considered a fundamental force in physics?

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Friction

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Gravitational force

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Electromagnetic force

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Strong nuclear force

Question 49

What is the unit of energy in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Joule

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Newton

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Watt

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Kelvin

Question 50

How does the kinetic energy of an object change if its velocity doubles?

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It quadruples.

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It remains the same.

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It doubles.

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It decreases by half.

Question 51

Which material is a good conductor of heat?

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Metal

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 52

What is the Law of Conservation of Energy?

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

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Energy can be created but not destroyed.

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Energy can be destroyed but not created.

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Energy can be both created and destroyed.

Question 53

Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction that releases energy?

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Burning wood

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Photosynthesis

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Freezing water

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Melting ice

Question 54

What is the difference between a conductor and an insulator?

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Conductors allow electricity to flow, while insulators prevent it.

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Conductors prevent electricity to flow, while insulators allow it.

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Conductors are good absorbers of heat, while insulators are poor absorbers.

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Conductors are solids, while insulators are liquids.

Question 55

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar power

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear power

Question 56

What are the three main states of matter?

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Solid, liquid, gas

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Solid, liquid, plasma

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Liquid, gas, vapor

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Solid, liquid, energy

Question 57

A ball is thrown into the air. Which of the following forces acts on the ball while it is in the air?

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Gravity

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Friction

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Tension

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Normal force

Question 58

Which of the following is a renewable energy source?

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Solar energy

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Coal

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Natural gas

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Nuclear energy

Question 59

What is the SI unit of energy?

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Joule

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Watt

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Newton

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Kelvin

Question 60

Which of the following is a conductor of electricity?

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Copper

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Wood

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Plastic

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Rubber

Question 61

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy called?

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Photosynthesis

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Respiration

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Combustion

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Condensation

Question 62

What is the law of conservation of energy?

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Energy can neither be created nor destroyed.

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Energy can be created but not destroyed.

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Energy can be destroyed but not created.

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Energy can be both created and destroyed.

Question 63

How has physical science made significant contributions to the field of medicine?

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Physical science has enabled the diagnosis of diseases using imaging techniques like X-rays and MRI scans.

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Physical science has led to advancements in surgical techniques through the use of robotics.

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Physical science has contributed to the development of radiation therapy techniques for treating cancer and other diseases.

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Physical science is the primary driving force behind the development of vaccines to prevent diseases.

Question 64

What's the key difference between a physical change and a chemical change in matter?

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Physical changes only change shape or form, while chemical changes make new substances.

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Physical changes can be reversed, but chemical changes can't.

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Physical changes don't involve energy changes, but chemical changes do.

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Physical changes happen only in solids, while chemical changes happen only in liquids.