Physical Sciences - Trial Test
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What is the potential energy of a 7.9 kg cinder block sitting on a platform 20 m high? (Use $PE = mgh$ where $g = 9.81 ext{ m/s}^2$)

  • 158.4 J
  • 272.4 J
  • 1563.8 J (correct)
  • 780.4 J

A roller coaster at the top of a 72 m hill has no kinetic energy.

True (A)

What is the kinetic energy of a 1000-kg roller coaster car moving at a speed of 20.0 m/s?

200000 J

Energy can be neither ______ by ordinary means.

<p>created nor destroyed</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following scenarios with their corresponding forces:

<p>Egg falling from a nest = Gravitational force acting downward Book being pushed across a desk = Applied force and frictional force opposing motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the average speed of a lap that took 15 seconds to complete?

<p>216 km/h (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Newton's First Law, an object in motion will continue moving indefinitely unless acted upon by an external force.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the 'F' represent in Newton's Second Law of Motion formula F = ma?

<p>Force</p> Signup and view all the answers

The energy possessed by an object due to its position is called __________ energy.

<p>potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following types of energy to their descriptions:

<p>Kinetic = Energy of motion Potential = Stored energy based on position Mechanical = Total kinetic and potential energy Thermal = Energy related to temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

Calculate the force required for a 1400 kg car to accelerate at 3 m/s².

<p>4200 N (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A force of 160 N will cause an object with a mass of 80 kg to accelerate at 2 m/s².

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The chemical bonds in sugar represent __________ energy.

<p>potential</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is speed a measure of?

<p>The distance covered over time (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Acceleration is the rate at which an object changes its speed.

<p>True (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Define instantaneous speed.

<p>The speed of an object at a specific instant in time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The __________ of an object moving in a straight line measures how quickly it changes speed.

<p>acceleration</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following terms with their definitions:

<p>Speed = Distance travelled per time taken Acceleration = Rate of change of velocity Force = Push or pull acting on an object Energy = Capacity to do work</p> Signup and view all the answers

In order to describe velocity completely, which of the following must be stated?

<p>The direction of motion (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Law of Conservation of Energy states that energy can be created and destroyed.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does an unbalanced force acting on an object cause?

<p>A change in motion, such as a change in speed or direction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Speed

Speed is the rate at which an object moves a distance.

Velocity

Velocity is the rate of change in position, including direction.

Instantaneous speed

The speed of an object at a specific moment in time.

Acceleration

The rate at which an object changes its speed or direction.

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Newton's First Law of Motion

An object will stay at rest or continue moving at constant velocity unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

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Unbalanced force

A force that causes a change in an object's motion, like acceleration/velocity.

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Potential energy

Stored energy of position or configuration.

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Law of Conservation of Energy

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed.

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Kinetic Energy

The energy an object possesses due to its motion. It's the energy of movement.

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Calculate Potential Energy

To calculate potential energy (PE), multiply the object's mass (m) by the acceleration due to gravity (g) and its height (h). The formula is PE = mgh

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Calculate Kinetic Energy

To calculate kinetic energy (KE), multiply half of the object's mass (m) by the square of its velocity (v). The formula is KE = (1/2)mv²

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Conservation of Energy

Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed from one form to another. The total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant.

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Newton's Second Law of Motion

The acceleration of an object is directly proportional to the net force acting on it and inversely proportional to its mass.

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Kinetic Energy Formula

KE = 1/2 * m * v^2, where KE is kinetic energy, m is mass, and v is velocity.

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Potential Energy Formula

PE = m * g * h, where PE is potential energy, m is mass, g is acceleration due to gravity (approximately 10 m/s^2), and h is height.

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Dangerous Objects in a Moving Car

Loose objects inside a moving car can become projectiles and pose a hazard due to the car's motion, a result of Newton's First Law.

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Force (in Newtons)

A push or pull that can change the motion of an object.

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Study Notes

Physical Sciences - Trial Test

  • Speed: A measure of how quickly an object moves over a distance. Calculated by dividing distance traveled by the time taken.
  • Velocity: A measure of the rate of change in position. Describes the speed and direction of an object at a particular instant.
  • Instantaneous speed: The speed of an object at a particular instant in time.
  • Acceleration: The rate at which an object's speed changes. Calculated by dividing the change in speed by the time taken.
  • Force: A push or a pull that acts on an object. Causes an object to accelerate or change its speed or direction.
  • Inertia: The tendency of an object to remain at rest, or to continue moving at a constant speed and in a straight line, unless an outside force acts upon it.
  • Energy: All stored energy.
  • Law of conservation of Energy: Energy can not be created nor destroyed, only transformed from one form to another.
  • Potential Energy: Stored energy due to an object's position or condition.
  • Kinetic energy: Energy associated with the motion of an object.
  • Newton's Second Law of Motion: The formula is F=ma (Force = mass x acceleration). This law explains how the mass of an object and the force acting on it affect its acceleration.
  • Force Equation: A force of 210 N acts on a mass of 70 kg, the acceleration will be 3 m/s².
  • Problem-solving: Use Kinetic and Potential Energy formulas (KE = 1/2mv^2 and PE = mgh) to solve word problems involving energy, velocity, mass, and height

Calculations

  • Speed Calculations: Include givens, formula, calculations, and answers.
  • Acceleration Calculations: Include givens, formula, calculations, and answers.

False Statement

  • "A car traveling along a straight road has no forces acting on it" is false.
  • There are forces acting on the car, such as friction with the road, air resistance, the gravitational pull of the earth, and possibly the force of the car's engine to maintain its motion.

Formula Examples (from Question 9)

  • KE (Kinetic Energy)= 1/2 mv2
  • PE (Potential Energy) = mgh
    • m = mass in kilograms, v=velocity or speed in m/s, g = 10m/s/s, h = height in meters

Table Examples (from Question 3)

  • Table of Lap Times & Speeds: Includes lap number, time (seconds), average speed (m/s), and average speed (km/h). Empty cells are left for completion.

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Test your knowledge on key concepts in physical sciences, including speed, velocity, acceleration, and force. This trial test covers essential definitions and principles that are crucial for understanding the behavior of objects in motion. Prepare yourself for further studies in physics!

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