Praxis CKT Science Physical Science Quiz

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1. The resistance of an object to changes in its motion is called ______.

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This quiz assesses college-level understanding of fundamental physical science concepts including motion, forces, energy, waves, and matter. Designed for Praxis CKT candidates, it evaluates your grasp of core physics principles, thermodynamics, and properties of materials essential for teaching secondary science. Master these concepts to build confidence in your science education... see morecertification. see less

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2. The measure of how much matter is in an object is its ______.

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3. Which type of simple machine provides a mechanical advantage by changing the direction of force?

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4. In a transverse wave, particles move ______ to the direction of wave travel.

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5. The rate at which work is done is called ______.

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6. Which of the following is a vector quantity?

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7. The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately ______ m/s.

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8. Which statement correctly describes the relationship between work and energy?

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9. A longitudinal wave is characterized by particles vibrating ______ to the direction of wave propagation.

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10. What is the relationship between pressure, force, and area?

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11. A 5 kg object accelerates at 2 m/s². What is the net force acting on it?

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12. Which of the following is an example of an elastic collision?

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13. Heat flows from objects at higher temperature to objects at lower temperature. This describes the second law of ______.

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14. What is the SI unit of force?

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15. An object at the top of a hill has maximum ______ energy.

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16. Which type of energy is possessed by a moving object?

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17. Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. This principle is called the law of ______ of energy.

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18. If a wave has a frequency of 10 Hz and a wavelength of 2 m, what is its speed?

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19. An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an external force. This is Newton's ______ law of motion.

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20. Which of the following best describes velocity?

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The resistance of an object to changes in its motion is called ______.
The measure of how much matter is in an object is its ______.
Which type of simple machine provides a mechanical advantage by...
In a transverse wave, particles move ______ to the direction of wave...
The rate at which work is done is called ______.
Which of the following is a vector quantity?
The speed of light in a vacuum is approximately ______ m/s.
Which statement correctly describes the relationship between work and...
A longitudinal wave is characterized by particles vibrating ______ to...
What is the relationship between pressure, force, and area?
A 5 kg object accelerates at 2 m/s². What is the net force acting on...
Which of the following is an example of an elastic collision?
Heat flows from objects at higher temperature to objects at lower...
What is the SI unit of force?
An object at the top of a hill has maximum ______ energy.
Which type of energy is possessed by a moving object?
Energy cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed. This...
If a wave has a frequency of 10 Hz and a wavelength of 2 m, what is...
An object in motion will remain in motion unless acted upon by an...
Which of the following best describes velocity?
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