UPCAT Review Questions Compilation

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Which cube has the highest density based on the given illustration?

Both Cube A and Cube B

Cube A

Cube B

Cube C (correct)

What determines the acceleration of a body in motion?

Unbalanced force (correct)

Magnetic force

Balanced force

Electrostatic force

Why does Cube C sink?

It displaces less water

Its weight is equal to the weight of the water displaced

It weighs much (correct)

It is lighter than water

What is the relationship between buoyant force and the weight of the displaced water?

Buoyant force is equal to the weight of the displaced water Signup and view all the answers

What describes a body moving at high acceleration initially, then reduces acceleration towards the end?

Accelerated motion Signup and view all the answers

If Cube A has a certain weight compared to water, how does that affect its buoyancy?

It will float if its weight is less than the buoyant force Signup and view all the answers

What describes the condition when a body is immersed in water but does not sink?

It is lighter than the water displaced Signup and view all the answers

In which scenario would you find an object accelerating at a constant rate?

When in a vacuum Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the potential energy of the two students as they dive from equal heights?

Both students have the same potential energy. Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is true about the work done by students climbing the diving tower?

Student B did twice as much work as Student A. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following represents a uniformly accelerated motion?

A feather falling in a vacuum tube. Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario of student B being twice as massive as student A, what can be said about their kinetic energy just before hitting the water?

Student B will have higher kinetic energy. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following cases is NOT a uniformly accelerated motion?

A ball rolling along a frictionless plane at uniform speed. Signup and view all the answers

If the length of the spring is increased, what effect does it have?

It reduces the effective spring constant. Signup and view all the answers

What can you conclude about the gravitational potential energy of the students before they dive?

It depends on both their mass and height. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of reducing the mass on the end of a spring?

It decreases the spring’s potential energy. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to perfume particles when they spread in the air?

They spread from higher to lower concentration areas. Signup and view all the answers

What is the work done by a pushing force on a 200 N box pushed up a 5.00 m incline rising 1.00 m?

336 J Signup and view all the answers

In the scenario of three batteries in series, which battery will run out of energy first?

Battery (a) will run out first. Signup and view all the answers

When operating a flashlight with three identical batteries, what do they gradually use up over time?

Chemical potential energy. Signup and view all the answers

If the incline is frictionless, what can be said about the force required to push the box?

It is equal to the weight of the box. Signup and view all the answers

What type of energy transformation occurs in a flashlight as it operates?

Chemical to electrical energy. Signup and view all the answers

In a series circuit with batteries, how is the total voltage determined?

It is the sum of the voltages of all batteries. Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula for calculating power during the acceleration of a car?

Power = Work / Time. Signup and view all the answers

What type of light does a red gem or mineral absorb?

Mostly red light Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the weight of a flask with a balloon as water is heated?

It has increased as the balloon expands. Signup and view all the answers

What direction does an incident light ray that moves from water to air refract?

Away from the normal Signup and view all the answers

What will be the weight of a 2 kg stone on Earth if the mass of Earth is 6 times that of the Moon?

20 N Signup and view all the answers

What type of eclipse occurs when the moon is new or full?

Solar eclipse Signup and view all the answers

What device casts a shadow when positioned upright in sunlight?

Gnomon Signup and view all the answers

During what condition does a solar or lunar eclipse occur?

When the moon is near the line of nodes Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following refers to the heat transfer process between two objects at different temperatures?

Conduction Signup and view all the answers

What factor is contributing to the difficulty in treating infections in the front leg of a horse and a human arm?

Causative bacteria evolving resistance to antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

What does natural selection imply regarding antibiotic resistance?

The antibiotic created a suitable environment for resistant germs Signup and view all the answers

Which biological level represents the smallest or lowest organization?

Cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not considered a property of life?

Engaging in photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the slippery outer covering found in some bacteria?

It protects against phagocytosis by host cells Signup and view all the answers

How much did resistance to fluoroquinolones increase in Hawaii from 1997 to 1999?

From 1.4 percent to 9.5 percent Signup and view all the answers

What leads to an increase in the mutation rate for antibiotic-resistance genes?

Continuous exposure to antibiotics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following describes an impact of natural selection in bacterial populations?

Flourishing of resistant bacteria in antibiotic-rich environments Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic that distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

Prokaryotic cells have more complex cell walls Signup and view all the answers

At what point does a car accelerate rapidly?

When it is at position A Signup and view all the answers

What is the part of a plant that primarily stores sugars as starch?

Roots Signup and view all the answers

Which statement correctly describes the optimum temperature for an organism?

It is the one at which it grows with the shortest generation time Signup and view all the answers

Which energy process relies on ADP energy?

All energy-requiring processes in cells Signup and view all the answers

Which statement describes the function of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

It gives the cell its shape Signup and view all the answers

Why do enzymes begin to denature at high temperatures?

They lose their three-dimensional shape Signup and view all the answers

Which statement best explains prokaryotic cells' genetic material?

It is free-floating within the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

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Science Questions (Examples)

A solution is composed of a solute dissolved in a solvent.
Water is a good solvent due to its polarity and small molecular size.
A saturated solution cannot fit any more solute at a given temperature.
Physical changes do not alter the substance's properties (e.g., clothes drying, chopping wood).
Chemical changes alter the substance's properties into different substances (e.g., boiling egg).
The law of definite proportions states that elements always combine in a specific ratio in a compound (e.g., Heptane).
The law of multiple proportions shows that when two elements form more than one compound, the ratio of masses of one element that combines with a fixed mass of the other element is a small whole number ratio.
Temperature increases a chemical reaction rate.
Concentration of reaction elements also increases the reaction rate.
A catalyst is something that speeds up a reaction.
When a lit match is used to burn a candle, the match offers the activation energy needed to start the burning process.
A physical change is illustrated with processes like sugar dissolving in water, a steak cooking, or a candle burning.
Review for UPCAT must include desire and determination.
The rate of a chemical reaction is influenced by factors like temperature and concentration.

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