Physics Semester 1 Exam Review

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What is one way to define electric force?

By counting the number of electric charges

By measuring the distance between two magnets

By testing different water temperatures

By observing how a charged balloon causes paper to move (correct)

The strength of a magnetic force increases with the distance between objects.

False

What factors affect the strength of an electric force?

The amount of charge and the distance between the objects.

The study of the interaction between electricity and magnetism is known as __________.

electromagnetism Signup and view all the answers

Match the following concepts with their explanations:

Electric Force = The force between charged objects Magnetic Field = The area around a magnet where magnetic forces can be detected Electromagnetism = The interaction between electricity and magnetism Potential Energy = The energy stored in an object due to its position Signup and view all the answers

What type of wave is characterized by particle motion being perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation?

Transverse wave Signup and view all the answers

The amplitude of a wave is directly related to its frequency.

False Signup and view all the answers

Name one interaction that can occur between waves.

Interference Signup and view all the answers

In a _______ wave, particles move parallel to the direction of the wave's propagation.

longitudinal Signup and view all the answers

Match the wave properties with their definitions:

Amplitude = Maximum displacement from the rest position Wavelength = Distance between consecutive crests Frequency = Number of cycles per unit time Speed = Distance traveled per unit time Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of studying wave properties in this topic?

To describe how waves interact with materials Signup and view all the answers

Waves can reflect, absorb, or transmit when they interact with different materials.

True Signup and view all the answers

What is one mathematical representation used to describe the relationship between amplitude and energy in waves?

Energy is proportional to the square of the amplitude. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following terms describes the basic unit that defines the strength and direction of an electric force?

Electric field Signup and view all the answers

Static electricity is the same as electric current.

False Signup and view all the answers

What is the phenomenon called when a wave bounces back after striking a barrier?

Reflection Signup and view all the answers

A __________ is a disturbance that travels through a medium, transferring energy from one point to another.

wave Signup and view all the answers

Match the following vocabulary terms with their definitions:

Electron = A negatively charged particle found in atoms Magnetism = The force exerted by magnets when they attract or repel each other Frequency = The number of waves that pass a point per unit time Resonance = The amplification of a wave due to matching frequencies Signup and view all the answers

What can cause changes in the magnetic force between two magnets?

Both A and C Signup and view all the answers

The amplitude of a wave is related to the height of its peaks.

True Signup and view all the answers

How do waves interact with each other?

Waves can interfere, resulting in constructive or destructive interference. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Semester 1 Exam Topics

Exam covers Topics 8 (Waves and Electromagnetic Radiations), 9 (Electricity and Magnetism), and 1 (The Cell System)
Attached document lists topics, not specific question types
Practice questions are attached to aid understanding
Savvas videos and Google Classroom resources (edpuzzle, quizizz, kahoot) supplement learning

Exam Review Week

January 12th to 16th, 2025

Exam Information - Topic 8: Waves

Lesson 1: Wave Properties
- Objectives: Describe simple wave models, use mathematical representations to relate wave amplitude to energy, differentiate between transverse and longitudinal waves
Lesson 2: Wave Interactions
- Objectives: Model wave reflection, absorption, and transmission; describe wave interactions

Exam Information - Topic 9: Electricity and Magnetism

Lesson 1: Electric Force
- Objectives: Define electric force, determine factors affecting electric force strength, conduct simulations in Savvas
Lesson 2: Magnetic Force
- Objectives: Describe how magnetic force and potential energy change with distance, detect and describe magnetic fields
Lesson 3: Electromagnetic Force
- Objectives: Define electromagnetism, describe the effect of electricity on magnetism

Exam Information - Topic 1: The Cell System

Lesson 1: Structure and Function of Cells
- Objectives: Develop models to describe cell function and how different parts contribute to function; determine what evidence there is that all living things are made of cells; describe how cells determine the structure of living things.

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Prepare for your Semester 1 Physics Exam with topics including Waves, Electricity, and Magnetism. This review covers wave properties, interactions, and electric force concepts. Use provided practice questions and resources for effective study as you get ready for your exam from January 12th to 16th, 2025.