REVIEWER- INDIVIDUAL QUIZ..

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

1.When an object is in free fall,

1. its speed stays the same.

2. it decelerates.
3. it accelerates.
4. none of the above.
2.The word rate is a clue that something is being______________time.
1. divided by
2. multiplied by
3. added to
4. subtracted from
3.Who was the first person to propose that Earth and the other planets move around the Sun?
1. Aristotle
2. Copernicus
3. Galileo
4. Newton
4.A scalar has
1. magnitude and direction.
2. velocity.
3. only direction.
4. only magnitude.

5.The speed at any given time is called the

1. velocity.
2. average speed.
3. instantaneous speed.
4. all of the above.
6.When no horizontal force acts on a projectile, the horizontal velocity

1. remains constant.
2. increases.
3. decreases.
4. equals zero.
7.The resultant of two perpendicular vectors is the

1. diagonal of a rectangle constructed with the two vectors as sides.

2. difference of the two vectors.
3. two vectors added together.
4. area of a rectangle constructed with the two vectors as sides.
8.When an object is in free fall,

1. its speed stays the same.

2. it decelerates.
3. it accelerates.
4. none of the above.

9.The word rate is a clue that something is being________________time.

1. divided by
2. multiplied by
3. added to
4. subtracted from
10.Who was the first person to propose that Earth and the other planets move around the Sun?
 1. Aristotle
2. Copernicus
3. Galileo
4. Newton
11.A scalar has

1. magnitude and direction.

2. velocity.
3. only direction.
4. only magnitude.

12.The speed at any given time is called the

1. velocity.
2. average speed.
3. instantaneous speed.
4. all of the above.
13.When no horizontal force acts on a projectile, the horizontal velocity

1. remains constant.
2. increases.
3. decreases.
4. equals zero.
14.The resultant of two perpendicular vectors is the

1. diagonal of a rectangle constructed with the two vectors as sides.

2. difference of the two vectors.
3. two vectors added together.
4. area of a rectangle constructed with the two vectors as sides.
15.How many significant figures are there in 6.07?

1. 1
2. 3
3. 4
4. 2
16.The First Law of Thermodynamics helps you to understand the

1. conservation of entropy.
2. conservation of energy.
3. perpetual motion.
4. enthalpy
17.Which of the following cannot be classified as a mixture?

1. Milk
2. Brass
3. A solution
4. Gold
18.A 15.75-g piece of iron absorbs 1086.75 joules of heat energy and its temperature changes
from 25°C to 175°C. What is the specific heat capacity of iron?

1. C=0.35Jg°C

2. C=0.39Jg°C

3. C=0.46Jg°C

4. C=2.76Jg°C
19.An outfielder is practicing catching pop-up fly balls. He throws the baseball straight up
with a velocity of +15 m/s. At what height will it reach its peak, if it falls back to his
mitt, at the same height he released the ball, in 3 s?

1. 45 m
2. 22.5 m
3. 11.5 m
4. 10 m
20.The word rate is a clue that something is being_________________time.

1. divided by
2. multiplied by
3. added to
4. subtracted from
21.Which of the following describes the measure of the space an object takes up?

1. mass
2. gas
3. volume
4. Matter
22.Which of the following measures of mass has 3 significant figures?
1. 0.006 g
2. 6.005 g
3. 6.05 g
4. 6.050 g
23.The first law of thermodynamics states that

1. components of a system interact.

2. entropy of a closed system always increases.
3. a closed system always shifts toward disorder or homogeneity.
4. energy is always conserved.
24.The Kinetic Molecular Theory of gases states that many particles (i.e., atoms or molecules)
are

1. at rest.
2. in constant random motion.
3. in thermodynamic equilibrium.
4. in static equilibrium
25.How many significant figures are there in 6.9104×105?
1. 4
2. 10
3. 5
4. 2
26.Power is defined as

1. the something that enables an object to do work.

2. how much force an object has.
3. the rate at which work is done.
4. energy due to the position of something.
27.During the process of_________, a nucleus emits an energetic electron, called a(n)________,
resulting from the spontaneous transformation of a neutron into a proton and an electron.

1. gamma decay; neutrino

2. beta decay; beta particle
3. beta decay; positron
4. alpha decay; positron
28.If you move 50 meters in 10 seconds, what is your speed? 5 m/s
29.Torque is a measure of a force's tendency to produce .

1. linear motion
2. freefall motion
3. rotational motion
4. momentum
30.The best way to explain the contribution Einstein's mass-energy equivalence theory made
to the study of nuclear physics is that it

1. relates energy, mass, and the speed of light.

2. shows scientists how mass can be converted into pure energy.
3. describes how much mass is associated with a given amount of energy and how much energy it takes to create a given
amount of mass.
4. showed how all matter had a rest energy.
31.The product of a force and the length of time the force is applied to an object is called
______________, and it causes a change in its momentum.

1. velocity
2. interval
3. impulse
4. work
32.The difference in the_________________ between the two different isotopic nuclei during
______________________is the energy associated with the released particle.

1. nuclear force; alpha decay

2. binding energy: beta decay
3. binding energy; alpha decay
4. nuclear force; beta decay
33.A positively charged body exerts an electric field that causes a positively charged particle
to move away from it. If work is done to push this particle towards the body, what form of
energy will the particle have?
1. mechanical energy
2. electric potential energy
3. heat energy
4. kinetic energy
34.Plasmas are frequently found in high-temperature environments such as sodium lamps, mercury
lamps, fluorescent bulbs, and neon lamps.
1. True
2. False
35.If a current is passed through a wire, a magnetic field will be generated around it.

1. True
2. False
36.If your chemistry teacher asks you to compare the entropies of a solution of barium chloride
and barium chloride solid, you know that you are comparing measures of_____.

1. order
2. disorder
3. state functions
4. process functions
37.A person walks up a staircase, and a second person runs up the staircase. Who does more
work?

1. the person who walks up

2. the person who runs up
3. same work is done in both situations
4. impossible to determine without knowing their masses
38.What is the buoyancy of an anchor with a dry weight of 100 lb, and a volume of .22 cu. ft.,
when it is dropped in the ocean?

1. 86 lb
2. -94 lb
3. -86 lb
4. 98 lb
39.The force exerted by an electric field on a particle entering it is equal to the product
of the magnitude of the field and

1. the mass of the particle.

2. the size of the particle.
3. the charge of the particle.
4. the speed of the particle.
40.According to the Second Law of Thermodynamics, which of the following will never decrease
in value for an isolated system?

1. temperature
2. volume
3. heat energy
4. entropy
41.A short circuit would happen if you change what about this circuit schematic?

1. unscrew the lightbulb

2. remove the single resistor
3. close the switch
4. disconnect the battery
42.The direction of an electric field is considered to be the direction in which it will cause
a ______________________ particle to move.

1. positively-charged
2. negatively-charged
3. neutral
43.Curtis is building a model pyramid in his backyard. The final 500 kg block will have to
be moved into a position 5.0 meters above the ground. Curtis can push the block on rollers
up a ramp with a force of 1000 N. How long does he need to make the ramp?

1. 28.2 m
2. 24.5 m
3. 49 m
4. 4.9 m
44.How much voltage will this battery set-up provide if each of the four is a 1.5 V battery?

1. 1.5 V
2. 3 V
3. 6 V
4. 9 V
45.The diagram shows a bar magnet with magnetic lines going from north pole to south pole outside
the magnet. What is the direction of magnetic lines inside the magnet?

1. south pole to north pole

2. north pole to south pole
3. there are no lines inside the magnet
4. it is impossible to know
46.Protons and neutrons are made of fundamental particles of matter called_____________.

1. atoms
2. nuclei
3. ions
4. quarks
47.Which of the following reflects a correct assumption of the Kinetic Molecular Theory?

1. There are constant forces of attraction between the molecules.

2. There are constant forces of repulsion between the molecules.
3. There are constant forces of attraction and repulsion between the molecules.
4. There are no attractive or repulsive forces between the molecules.
48.A measure of how much the source deviates from equilibrium during its vibrations is the
_______________of an oscillation and indicates how much energy is involved in the vibration.

1. wavelength
2. frequency
3. maximum oscillation
4. amplitude
49.The prefix mega-, as it is used in chemistry, is equal to

1. millionth.
2. 10 billion.
3. billion.
4. 10 to the 6th power.
50.Given a force diagram like the one shown, if the object is not moving, what do you know
about the forces at A and B?

1. Fnorm is less than Fg because the object stays down on the surface.
2. Fg is always greater than Fnorm when an object is not moving.
3. Fnorm=Fg when an object is not moving.

4. Fnorm=−(Fg) making the Fnet=0 when an object is not moving.

51.How much energy is stored in a spring with a spring constant of 350 N/m if it is compressed
a distance of 74 cm?

1. 12950 J
2. 95.8 J
3. 129.5 J
4. 131.25 J
52.When a generator converts mechanical energy to electrical energy, some of it is lost in
the form of heat. The ratio of the useful output to its input is called a generator's______.

1. power
2. efficiency
3. range
4. functionality
53.As objects move, the force of gravity changes its direction to stay pointed along the line
between their centers.

1. True
2. False
54.A road sign through the Rocky Mountains says the road going up the side of a mountain pass
at a 5% grade (i.e., there is a 5-meter gain in altitude for every 100 m of distance along
the road). What is the mechanical advantage of the road?

1. 5
2. 20
3. 25
4. 0.05
55.When the specific gravity of the object is less than that of the fluid, the object is in
a state of______________________.

1. positive buoyancy
2. negative buoyancy
3. neutral buoyancy
4. immersion

56.What is the shape/direction of lines of a magnetic field?

1. straight lines going outward from north pole

2. straight lines going outward from south pole
 3. waves going outward from north pole
4. closed loops from one pole to the other
57.Two rocks are thrown at the same time with the same speed. One is thrown directly downward
while the other is thrown straight up. Which statement correctly compares their speeds when
they hit the ground?

1. The rock thrown straight up hits the ground at a faster speed.

2. The rock thrown directly downward hits the ground at a faster speed.
3. Both rocks hit the ground at the same speed.
4. There is not enough information to compare their speeds.
58.How many parts of this circuit cause resistance?

1. 1
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
59.The nucleus of a helium atom is an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two
neutrons. Which statement best explains how the two protons in an alpha particle can be bound
so closely together?

1. The strong nuclear force and the electromagnetic force are the same.
2. The strong nuclear force is weaker than the electromagnetic force.
3. The strong nuclear force is stronger than the electromagnetic force.
4. The strong nuclear force and the electromagnetic force are negligible.
60.What is the name of the process in which a liquid is boiled to generate a vapor and then
condensed back into the liquid phase?

1. filtration
2. separation
3. mixing
4. distillation

61.Which of the following would we NOT consider significant and, hence, not count as part of
the number of significant digits in a measurement?

1. Nonzero integers
2. Leading zeroes
3. Captive zeroes
4. Trailing zeroes after a decimal
62.0.650701 is expressed to 3 significant figures.

1. True
2. False

63.A ramp with a mechanical advantage of 13 lifts objects to a height of 11 meters. How long
is the ramp?
 1. 0.84 m
2. 1.2 m
3. 143 m
4. 14.3 m
64.Terrence wheels his wheelchair up a ramp using a force of 93 N. If the ramp has a mechanical
advantage of 7, what is the output force?

1. 13.3N
2. 651N
3. 66.1N
4. 65.1N
65.The Kinetic Molecular Theory states that the pressure of a gas results from

1. the mass of particles.

2. the collisions of particles with the walls of a container.
3. the forces of repulsion between the particles.
4. the energy loss experienced by each particle.
66.Which of the following forms of matter can be classified as being heterogeneous?

1. Suspensions
2. Solutions
3. Compounds
4. Elements
67.The state of matter that results from super-cooling and loss of energy is called the________.

1. solid
2. plasma
3. Bose-Einstein condensate
68.The branch of science dealing with the study of the flow of energy is called___________.

1. kinesiology
2. thermodynamics
3. ergodynamics
4. ergonomics

69.Two simple closed circuits are constructed. Circuit A has a 6-V battery and a resistor on
the wire drawing 24Ω

70. Circuit B has the same voltage with a current of 0.3A

71.If you compare the two circuits, which statement is correct about the amount of current?

1. A carries a larger current than B.

2. A carries a smaller current than B.
3. A and B carry equal amounts of current.
4. You cannot tell without more information.
72.Under what conditions does a pendulum exhibit a simple harmonic motion?

1. Amplitude is small.
2. Friction is negligible.
3. Air drag is negligible.
4. All of the above.
73.A car horn has a frequency of 400 Hz. The car is moving away from an intersection at 20
m/s. The frequency heard by a woman standing at the intersection could be

1. 390 Hz.
2. 400 Hz.
3. 410 Hz.
 4. 420 Hz
74.A ramp with a mechanical advantage of 4 is used to move a 38-newton load. What input force
is needed to push the load up the ramp?

1. 0.11
2. 15.2
3. 9.5
4. 3.9
75.A mass attached to an ideal spring is free to glide on a frictionless surface, as shown.
At the point x=0,the kinetic energy of the mass reaches its

1. minimum.
2. maximum.
3. average value.
4. either maximum or minimum, depending on other factors.
76.If I walk 1 mile to the store then 1 mile home, what distance have I walked?

1. 1 mile
2. 2 miles
3. 0 miles
77.In an adiabatic process, there is no transfer of energy in the form of_____________.

1. motion
2. work
3. heat
4. change in volume

78. At which end of the rope is the wavelength is always greatest?

1. in the less dense end

2. in the more dense end
3. Wavelength is the same throughout.
79.A block of mass m is attached to an ideal spring is free to glide on a frictionless table,
as shown. At the point x=X , the block's potential energy reaches its

1. minimum.
2. maximum.
 3. average value.
4. either maximum or minimum, depending on other factors.
80.When the specific gravity of the object is equal to that of the fluid, the object is in
a state of .

1. positive buoyancy
2. negative buoyancy
3. neutral buoyancy
4. immersion
81.Under conditions of fixed volume and amount of gas, Gay-Lussac's law requires that

I. P1T2=P2T1
II. PT = constant
III. P1T1=P2T2

1. I only
2. II only
3. III only
4. I and III
5. I, II, and III

82.The speed and the wavelength of the reflected pulse are the same as the speed and the
wavelength of the incident pulse.

1. True
2. False
83.A thermodynamic variable which depends not only on the current state of the system, but
also on the path taken to reach that state, is called a

1. state function.
2. process function.
84.What are the units of the force constant k of a spring?

1. Kg/s2
2. kg/s
3. N/m2
4. Nm
85.What is the frequency of the third harmonic, if its fundamental frequency is 17 Hz?
1. 5.67Hz
2. 0.18Hz
3. 17Hz
4. 51Hz
86.Gay-Lussac's Law states that the pressure of a gas is directly proportional to the absolute
temperature for a fixed mass of gas held at a constant volume.

1. True
 2. False
87.is a theory that proposes that every elementary particle exhibits the properties, not only
of particles, but also of waves.

1. General relativity
2. Atomic Model theory
3. Schrodinger's theory
4. Wave-particle duality
88.When thermodynamic equilibrium exists for a system, there exists____________entropy.

1. maximum
2. minimum
3. zero
4. undefined
89.According to the Kinetic Molecular Theory of gases, collisions between molecules are
perfectly_______________________.

1. regular
2. linear
3. plastic
4. elastic
90.Electric and magnetic fields are both scalar quantities.

1. True
2. False
91.According to the Heisenberg uncertainty principle, a particle's __________and position
cannot be known with complete precision at the same time.

1. wavelength
2. quantum state
3. radiation
4. momentum
92.Which of these can be used to supply power to a generator?

1. diesel engine
2. wind turbine
3. water wheel
4. all of the above
93.According to Hooke’s Law, the graph of the applied force, F, as a function of the
displacement of the spring, x, will be

1. a straight line, with slope, k, passing through x=12 a straight line with slope,

2. K passing through x=1

3. a parabola passing through the origin.
4. a straight line with slope, k, passing through the origin.
94.Which of the following formed the basis for the old quantum theory?

1. Bohr’s atomic model

2. Schrodinger’s model
3. Wien’s hypothesis
4. Planck’s law
95.The branch of physics that deals with liquids, gases and plasma and the forces acting on
them is called__________.

1. dynamical physics
2. thermodynamics
 3. fluid mechanics
4. statics
96.When the specific gravity of the object is greater than that of the fluid, the object is
in a state of .

1. positive buoyancy
2. negative buoyancy
3. neutral buoyancy
4. immersion
97.A force of 20 N is applied on a lever arm at a distance of 3 meters from the fulcrum. If
the distance was changed to 6 meters from the fulcrum, and the force was applied at the same
angle, how much force would be needed to produce the same amount of torque?

1. 10 N
2. 20 N
3. 30 N
4. 40 N
98.Which SI unit is used for Planck's constant?

1. Joule meter
2. Newton per second
3. Newton second
4. Joule second
99.Which of these is true for a body in mechanical equilibrium?

1. The vector sum of all external forces is zero.

2. The sum of the moments of all external forces about any line is zero.
3. Both of the above.
100.An oscillation's frequency is directly related to its wave speed and inversely related
to its period.

1. True
2. False
101.A watt-hour is the unit of energy equivalent to one watt of power being used or generated
in one hour.

1. True
2. False
102.The magnetic field induced in a current carrying wire becomes stronger if the wire is coiled
around a magnet.

1. True
2. False
103.Person A applies a perpendicular force of 10 N at the terminal end of a 20-cm long wrench.
Person B applies a perpendicular force of 10 N at exactly 20 cm from the twist point of a wrench
which is 40 cm long. Who will produce more torque?

1. Person A
2. Person B
3. Both will produce the same torque.
104.When a magnet is rotated within a coil, what sort of current is induced in the coil?

1. AC
2. DC
105.The angular momentum of the electron is defined by the quantum number that is denoted as

1. n.
2. l.
3. s.
 4. m.
106.The strong nuclear force has several properties that determine its effect on atomic
particles including all of the following EXCEPT

1. it is only attractive, never repulsive.

2. it acts on both charged and neutral particles.
3. it acts on protons, neutrons, and electrons to hold the nucleus together.
4. it is a short-range force.
107.A particle's De Broglie wavelength, λ , shows the ratio between Planck's constant and which
of the following?
1. linear momentum of a particle
2. angular acceleration of a particle
3. mass of a particle
4. energy state of a particle
108.The Boltzmann constant shows a relationship between temperature and

1. the velocity of each particle.

2. the mass of each particle.
3. the entropy of each particle.
4. the energy of each particle.
109.In quantum mechanics, the energy E of a charged atomic oscillator in the wall of a black
body, is proportional to the frequency, ν, of its associated electromagnetic wave. What is
the constant of proportionality?

1. Boltzmann constant
2. Planck’s constant
3. Avogadro constant
4. Quantum Gas constant
110.Which of these situations can Hooke’s Law NOT be applied to?

1. shearing of a block of rubber

2. bending of a concrete beam supported at both ends
3. twisting of a stretched steel wire
4. swinging of a pendulum
111.A key equation in quantum physics is the _________, which shows the probability of finding
a particle at a particular point in space.

1. Planck's constant
2. Schrodinger equation
3. Stefan-Botlzmann's constant
4. mass-energy equivalence
112.Evaporation is a cooling process.
1. True
2. False
113.According to the Stefan-Boltzmann Law, the radiant exitance or emissive power is directly
proportional to the fourth power of the black body's_____________________.

1. kinetic energy
2. mass
3. thermodynamic temperature
4. specific heat
114.Any object moving in a circle undergoes centripetal acceleration, which changes the
direction and magnitude of the velocity vector.

1. True
2. False
115.The dimensions of the Boltzmann constant are the same as that of_________________.
 1. entropy
2. energy
3. gas constant
4. temperature
116.The rate at which a rotating object spins, its angular velocity, can be expressed in all
of the following ways except

1. degrees/sec.
2. rotations/sec.
3. rad/sec.
4. rpm.
5. revolutions/sec.
117.If a conductor is placed in steady magnetic field, a current is generated in it.

1. True
2. False
118.On which approach to temperature is the Kelvin scale based?

1. thermodynamic approach
2. kinetic theory approach
119.What is the name for a generator that produces DC with the help of a commutator?

1. DC motor
2. direct generator
3. dynamo
4. rotor
120.Quantum physics examines how energy and matter behave at _________________.

1. absolute zero temperature

2. dynamic equilibrium
3. a macroscopic level
4. a microscopic level
121.The Boltzmann constant is equivalent to the ratio of the gas constant, R, to the
_______________constant.

1. Avogadro
2. Poisson
3. Boyle’s
4. Charles law

122.If a pulse originates from the less dense end of a rope on the left side, a portion of
the energy carried by the incident pulse is reflected and returns inverted towards the less
dense end of the rope. What is the disturbance that returns to the left after bouncing off
the boundary known as?

1. the inverted pulse

2. the incident pulse
3. the transmitted pulse
4. the reflected pulse
123.h2π represents the reduced Planck's constant, or the quantized form of what in quantum
mechanics?
 1. angular frequency
2. torque
3. angular momentum
4. angular displacement
123.The physical constant, which is a ratio of the gas constant, R, divided by the Avogadro

constant, NA, is called the__________________.

1. Planck’s constant
2. Boltzmann constant
3. Maxwell constant
4. ideal molar constant
124.An electron has a principal quantum number of 2. The number of sub shells and orbitals
would be, respectively,

1. 2 and 3.
2. 2 and 5.
3. 2 and 7.
4. 2 and 4.
124.Which of the following equations can be used to find a molecule's average kinetic energy,
as per the Kinetic Molecular Theory?

1. 32(kT)

2. 23(kT)

3. 3kT
4. kT2
125.What kind of forces are dominant in turbulent flows?

1. inertial forces
2. viscous forces

126.At which end of the rope is the wave speed is always greatest?

1. in the less dense end

2. in the more dense end
3. Wave speed is the same throughout.
127.Electrons in which sublevel would have the highest energy?

1. 2s
2. 2p
3. 1s
4. 4p
128.When calculating average kinetic energy using the equation KEavg=32(kT)
, which of the following does k stand for?
 1. Ideal Gas constant
2. Boltzmann constant
3. Planck's constant
4. Gay-Lussac constant
129.Which of the following equations correctly represents an equation used to find the energy
of a photon?

1. E=hcλ

2. E=hcλ
3. E=hc2
4. E=ch

130.The transmitted pulse in the less dense medium has a smaller wavelength than that of the
reflected pulse in the more dense medium.

1. True
2. False
131.What is the direction of the field of a negatively-charged particle?

1. outward
2. inward
132.What is the name for a generator that produces AC?

1. AC motor
2. alternator
3. oscillator
4. indirect generator
133.In a simple pendulum, decreasing its length by a factor of 4 will__________________.

1. double its frequency

2. quadruple its period
3. decrease its frequency by a factor of 2
4. decrease its period by a factor of 4
134.Which property of fluids accounts for why a gas will expand to fill any container, thereby
changing the pressure and temperature?

1. viscosity
2. compressibility
3. expandabilty
4. hydrostatics
135.Planck’s constant is a constant that exists on what scale?

1. macroscopic
2. statistical
3. atomic
4. subatomic
136.The total energy radiated per unit surface area of a black body across all wavelengths
per unit time is called_____________________.
 1. irradiance
2. radiant exitance
3. flux intensity
4. black body spectrum

137.If a pulse originates from the less dense end of the rope on the left side, a portion of
the energy carried by the incident pulse is transmitted into the thick rope. What is the
disturbance that continues moving to the right known as?

1. the reflected pulse

2. the transmitted pulse
3. the incident pulse
4. the inverted pulse
138.If the value of the azimuthal quantum number is 2, there will be how many values for the
magnetic quantum number?

1. 2
2. 3
3. 4
4. 5
139.Sound can travel long distances through water whereas light only penetrates a short
distance.

1. True
2. False
140.When one object is measured, and the Schrodinger wave function collapses into a single
state, the other object collapses into its corresponding state, no matter how far away the
objects are, describes which theory of Quantum Physics?

1. Heisenberg Uncertainty Principle

2. Unified Field Theory
3. Quantum Entanglement & Nonlocality Theory
4. String Theory
141.Planck's relation describes the proportionality constant between the energy of a charged
atomic oscillator in the wall of a black body, and the __________of its associated
electromagnetic wave.

1. amplitude
2. frequency
3. power
4. field strength
142.The ideal gas law predicts that the molar volume (volume of one mole) of gas equals

1. (MW)P/RT.
2. gRT/PV.
3. RT/P.
4. 1/2ms-2.
5. 22.4 L at any temperature and pressure.
143.A real gas most closely approaches the behavior of an ideal gas under conditions of

1. low P and T.
2. STP.
3. high P and low T.
 4. high P and T.
5. low P and high T.
144.Hooke’s law holds true for materials in their_________range.

1. elastic
2. non-elastic
145.Which of the following formulas correctly expresses the Rydberg constant?

1. h2(me)(e2)(ke)

2. (2π5)(k4B)(15h3)(c2)

3. (e2)(ke)2α0
4. (me)(e4)(8)(ε0)2(h3)(c)
146.Which of the following represents the Boltzmann constant's SI unit?

1. Moles per Joule

2. Joules per Kelvin
3. Joules Kelvin
4. Newtons per Kelvin
147.For “grey body” radiation represented by the equation, j*=εσT4, what is the value of

emissivity, ε?
1. less than one
2. equal to one
3. greater than one
148.Boltzmann constant, k, was first given a value in the____________________.
1. theory of thermodynamics
2. ideal gas law
3. law of black body radiation
149.In electrolysis, which quantity must be divided by the Faraday constant to determine the
number of moles of the element that is oxidized?

1. the temperature in degrees

2. the electric potential
3. the amount of charge
4. the total mass of substance
150.How far can your little brother run if he can travel 2 m/s for 4 seconds? 8
m

151.A watermelon is dropped from the roof of a three-story building. Assuming the friction
of air is negligible, how far does the watermelon have to fall in order to reach a velocity
of 10 m/s?

1. 4.9 m
2. 5.1 m
3. 9.8 m
4. impossible to determine
152.The particles in a ideal gas interact with each other only by perfectly elastic collisions
that exchange energy and momentum.

1. True
2. False
153.Which of the following can be broken down chemically via electrolysis?
 1. Air
2. Ammonia
3. Saltwater
4. Helium Gas
154.An electromagnetic pulse, sometimes abbreviated EMP, is a burst of electromagnetic
radiation that results from the detonation of a nuclear weapon.

1. True
155.What kind of generators are normally used in power stations?

1. alternators
2. dynamos
156.Planck's law relates to the radiation that which of the following emits in thermal
equilibrium at a specific temperature?

1. ideal gas
2. infinite light source
3. black body
157.A spring with a spring constant of 65 N/m is displaced −94cm. What is the magnitude of
the force exerted by the spring?

1. 287180 N
2. 30.66 N
3. 28.72 N
4. 57.24 N
158.Which part of the image depicts the reflected pulse?

1. A
2. B
3. C

159.The Faraday constant is the magnitude of electric charge per __________and can be used
to find the amount of an element that has been oxidized.

1. degree K
2. mole of electrons
3. unit area
4. none of the abov
160.What is the value of the Boltzmann constant in the non-standard units, electronvolts (eV)
per degree K?
1. 8.617×10−5

2. 1.38×10−23
161.The balance of forces in the nucleus depends strongly upon the number
of . Without them, the effect of the strong nuclear force is
not sufficient to hold the nucleus of an atom together.

1. protons
2. nucleons
3. electrons
4. neutrons
162.The height of the liquid column that is raised in a capillary is independent of

1. contact angle.
2. density of liquid.
3. acceleration due to gravity.
4. liquid-air surface tension.
 5. depth to which the capillary is submerged.
6. radius of the tube.
163.Faraday’s first law of electrolysis says that a substance's mass changed at an electrode
during electrolysis is directly proportional to the

1. amount of electricity transferred at said electrode.

2. temperature of the electrolyte.
3. none of the above.
164.Quantum _____________is the phenomenon where a particle transitions through a barrier that
it classically could not pass.

1. jumping
2. oscillation
3. tunneling
4. relocation
165.In the system shown, the spring constant kis quadrupled by parallely connecting three more
identical springs. As a result, the period of the simple harmonic motion will______.

1. double
2. quadruple
3. decrease by a factor of 2
4. decrease by a factor of 4
167.In the diagram shown, what force is required to keep an object of mass m
from slipping off the disk?

1. Mg

2. mv2/r
3. mv2/2g
 4. 2πmg/v2
168.If an incident pulse transmits from the more dense medium, that transmitted pulse is
traveling more slowly than the reflected pulse in the less dense medium.

1. True
2. False

169.Which of the following shows the correct value of the Stefan-Boltzmann constant, with
correct SI units?

1. 5.670373(21)×10−8Wm−2K−4

2. 1.054×10−34Js

3. 6.626×10−34Js
4. 7.5657×10−16Jm−3K−4
170.Which of the following constants will help in finding the intensity of the light emitted
by an incandescent bulb?

1. Planck constant
2. Faraday constant
3. Stefan-Boltzmann constant
4. Wien displacement
171.Which quantity must be multiplied by the elementary charge to find the Faraday constant,
F?

1. Boltzmann constant
2. Stefan-Boltzmann constant
3. Gas constant
4. Avogadro constant
172.Manufacturers of glassware and other tools calibrate their measurement marks to account
for the meniscus of________________.

1. bromine
2. liquid nitrogen
3. mercury
4. water
173.If you want to increase the current in a circuit, and you have two 9V batteries, you should

1. connect the batteries in series because it will increase the voltage to 18 V.

2. connect the batteries in parallel because it will decrease the voltage but provide more amperes.
3. connect the batteries in series because it will decrease the voltage but provide more amperes.
4. connect the batteries in parallel because it will increase the voltage to 18 V.
174.The Stefan–Boltzmann constant will allow you to change temperature in units of Kelvin
to units of_________, (Wm2).

1. work
2. intensity
3. frequency
4. proportionality
175.In the image, the distance the spring will extend when released is inversely proportional
to the restorative force of the spring.

1. True
2. False
176.A dyne is a unit of measurement of force with the units g⋅ fts2.
1. True
2. False

177._____________constant can be used to determine how much heat a blackbody emits.

1. Planck's
2. Stefan-Boltzmann's
3. Boltzmann's
4. Rydberg's
178.Which of the following symbols represents the Stefan-Boltzmann constant?

1. ∂

2. ϕ

3. Ω

4. Σ

179.A mass is connected to an ideal spring, as shown. As the amplitude X increases, the period
of the simple harmonic motion

1. increases.
2. decreases.
3. some times increases and some time decreases, depending on the friction between the mass and the table.
4. stays the same.
180.Which part of the image depicts the incident pulse?

1. A
2. B
3. C
181.What is true for a liquid level in a narrow tube as compared to a wider tube?

1. The liquid level will be higher in a wider tube.

2. The liquid level will be higher in a narrow tube.
3. Level of liquid does not depend on thickness of tube.
182.Surface tension has the dimension of force per unit_____________.

1. area
2. length
3. temperature
4. time
183.For a liquid inside a capillary, when the particles in the liquid have a stronger attraction
to each other (cohesion) than to the material of the container (adhesion), the liquid forms
a______________meniscus.

1. flat
2. serrated
3. convex
4. concave

184.The process by which a nucleus spontaneously undergoes a change from a state with less
binding energy to a state with more binding energy is called

1. nuclear fusion.
2. nuclear fission.
3. radioactivity.
4. radioactive decay.
185.According to Stefan-Boltzmann Law, the total intensity radiated over all wavelengths
increases as the temperature________________.

1. increases
2. decreases
186.The Doppler Effect causes a change in perception of the pitch of source of sound because
in the same period of time

1. if the distance between source and observer increases, the waves must spread out.
2. if the distance between source and observer decreases, the waves must be compressed.
3. the same number of waves must fit between the source and the observer.
4. All of the above are correct
187.A______________is a substance used to reduce the surface tension of water.

1. surfactant
2. toner
3. coolant
4. effervescent
188.An object's reflection in a plane mirror appears to be 30 m away. How far is the real object
from the mirror?

1. 60 m
2. 30 m
3. 15 m
4. impossible to determine
189.From how high up do you have to drop a marble for it to hit the ground in exactly 1 s?
1. 5.1 m
2. 9.8 m
3. 4.9 m
4. 3.6 m
190.The equation for Hooke's Law is as follows: Fs=−kx

191.Fs is the displacement of the spring from its equilibrium position.

1. True
 2. False
192.Energy once used for work is degraded.
1. True
2. False
193.A scalar has

1. magnitude and direction.

2. velocity.
3. only direction.
4. only magnitude.
194.A spring with a spring constant of k is cut in into three equal-length pieces. The spring
constant of each of the pieces is now 3k.

1. True
2. False
195.If a light ray strikes a mirror at 75 degrees, at what angle will it reflect back?

1. 25 degrees
2. 15 degrees
3. 75 degrees
4. 90 degrees
196.Joey's little brother makes a ramp to push his toy dump truck up to his sandbox. If he
uses 5 N of force to push the 12 N truck up the ramp, what is the mechanical advantage of his
ramp?

1. 6.0
2. 0.42
3. 2.4
4. 23.5

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