GED Science Physical Science Concepts Quiz

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1. A wave that requires a medium to travel is called a ____ wave.

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This quiz assesses your understanding of fundamental physical science concepts required for GED success. Topics include motion, forces, energy, waves, and matter properties. Strengthen your grasp of physics and chemistry principles essential for the GED Science exam.

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2. Which of the following best describes friction?

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3. An object is in equilibrium when the net force acting on it is ____.

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4. The measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume is called ____.

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5. Which state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?

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6. The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid is called the ____.

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7. What happens to the wavelength of a wave when its frequency increases?

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8. The rate of change of velocity over time is called ____.

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9. Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?

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10. What is the SI unit for force?

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11. The total mechanical energy of a system remains constant if no external forces do work. This is the principle of ____.

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12. Which type of energy does a moving car possess?

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13. Light travels at approximately 3 × 10⁸ m/s. This is called the speed of ____.

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14. A force of 10 N acts on a 2 kg object. What is the acceleration? (Use F = ma)

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15. Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?

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16. An object in motion will continue moving in a straight line unless acted upon by an external force. What is this principle called?

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17. Which of the following is a measure of the amount of matter in an object?

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18. When two objects collide, the force exerted by object A on object B is equal and opposite to the force exerted by object B on object A. This describes ____.

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19. The speed of an object in a specific direction is called its ____.

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20. The frequency of a wave is measured in ____.

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A wave that requires a medium to travel is called a ____ wave.
Which of the following best describes friction?
An object is in equilibrium when the net force acting on it is ____.
The measure of how much mass is contained in a given volume is called...
Which state of matter has a definite shape and definite volume?
The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid is called the...
What happens to the wavelength of a wave when its frequency increases?
The rate of change of velocity over time is called ____.
Which of the following is an example of a transverse wave?
What is the SI unit for force?
The total mechanical energy of a system remains constant if no...
Which type of energy does a moving car possess?
Light travels at approximately 3 × 10⁸ m/s. This is called the...
A force of 10 N acts on a 2 kg object. What is the acceleration? (Use...
Which electromagnetic wave has the longest wavelength?
An object in motion will continue moving in a straight line unless...
Which of the following is a measure of the amount of matter in an...
When two objects collide, the force exerted by object A on object B is...
The speed of an object in a specific direction is called its ____.
The frequency of a wave is measured in ____.
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