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What does D represent?
- Amplitude
- Crest
- Trough
- Wavelength

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What is true for ALL of the examples of electromagnetic waves?
- They all have the same energy.
- They all have the same frequency.
- They all have the same wavelength.
- They all move at the same speed in a vacuum.
Correct Answer

A. They all move at the same speed in a vacuum.

Explanation

All electromagnetic waves, regardless of their energy, frequency, or wavelength, travel at the same speed in a vacuum. This speed is commonly known as the speed of light, which is approximately 3 x 10^8 meters per second. This principle is a fundamental property of electromagnetic waves and is a key concept in understanding the behavior and characteristics of these waves.

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As the ambulance got closer, Marge noticed that the pitch of the siren got higher. This happened because
- The human ear increases pitch over time.
- the sound waves were pushed closer together.
- the volume increased.
- The ambulance was further away.
Correct Answer

A. the sound waves were pushed closer together.

Explanation

As the ambulance got closer, the pitch of the siren got higher. This is because the sound waves were pushed closer together. When an object moves towards an observer, the sound waves it produces become compressed, resulting in a higher frequency or pitch. This phenomenon is known as the Doppler effect. Therefore, as the ambulance approached Marge, the sound waves from its siren were compressed, causing the pitch to increase.

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A train whistle is at a higher pitch (note) as it approaches you and then drops to a lower pitch as it moves away. What concept explains this change or shift in sound waves?
- Bernoulli effect
- Changes in speed
- Changes in speed
- Doppler Effect
Correct Answer

A. Doppler Effect

Explanation

The Doppler Effect explains the change in pitch of a train whistle as it approaches and moves away. This phenomenon occurs because the sound waves emitted by the train are compressed (higher pitch) when the train is approaching due to the relative motion between the source of sound (train) and the observer (you). As the train moves away, the sound waves are stretched (lower pitch) due to the increasing distance between the source and the observer. This change in frequency of the sound waves is known as the Doppler Effect.

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Which area of this sound wave represents a compression?
- A
- B
- C
- D & E
Correct Answer

A. C

Explanation

Compression in a sound wave refers to the region where the particles of the medium are densely packed together. In this context, option C represents a compression because it shows a region where the particles are closest together, indicating a higher density. This is typically followed by a rarefaction, where the particles are spread apart. Therefore, option C is the correct answer as it represents the area of compression in the sound wave.

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What does B represent?
- Amplitude
- Crest
- Trough
- Wavelength
Correct Answer

A. Trough

Explanation

B represents the lowest point of a wave, which is known as the trough. The trough is the opposite of the crest, which represents the highest point of a wave. In terms of amplitude, it refers to the maximum displacement of a wave from its equilibrium position, and wavelength represents the distance between two consecutive troughs or crests. Therefore, B specifically represents the trough of a wave.

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Which of these waves can NOT travel through the vacuum of space?
- Microwaves
- Radio waves
- Light waves
- Sound waves
Correct Answer

A. Sound waves

Explanation

Sound waves cannot travel through the vacuum of space because they require a medium, such as air or water, to propagate. In space, there is no air or any other material to carry the sound waves, so they cannot travel. On the other hand, microwaves, radio waves, and light waves are all forms of electromagnetic radiation that can travel through the vacuum of space.

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You see lightning before you hear thunder because
- Light waves can travel through a vacuum.
- Sound waves cannot travel through the air.
- Light waves travel faster than sound waves.
- Sound waves travel faster than light waves.
Correct Answer

A. Light waves travel faster than sound waves.

Explanation

Light waves travel faster than sound waves, which is why you see lightning before you hear thunder. Light waves can travel through a vacuum, such as the empty space between you and the lightning, while sound waves require a medium like air to propagate. Therefore, the light from the lightning reaches your eyes faster than the sound waves from the thunder reach your ears, resulting in the visual perception of lightning occurring before the auditory perception of thunder.

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All of the waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are _______ waves.
- Transverse
- Mechanical
- Longitudinal
- Compression
Correct Answer

A. Transverse

Explanation

The waves in the electromagnetic spectrum are transverse waves. This means that the oscillations of the waves occur perpendicular to the direction of wave propagation. In transverse waves, the particles of the medium through which the wave is traveling move up and down or side to side. This is different from longitudinal waves, where the oscillations are parallel to the direction of wave propagation. Mechanical waves require a medium to propagate, while electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.

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Your teacher walks outside the classroom to have a conversation with the principal. Unknown to the teacher, while she is outside the room, the sound waves are transmitted around the edge of the door and spread out on the other side and you can hear the conversation. This is due to sound wave
- Reflection.
- interference.
- Diffraction.
- Absorption.
Correct Answer

A. Diffraction.

Explanation

When the sound waves encounter an obstacle, such as the edge of a door, they can bend around it and spread out to the other side. This phenomenon is known as diffraction. In this scenario, the sound waves from the conversation between the teacher and the principal are diffracted around the edge of the door, allowing the students inside the classroom to hear the conversation.

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In which medium would sound travel the fastest?
- Across a room
- In a swimming pool
- Through outer space
- Through a railroad track
Correct Answer

A. Through a railroad track

Explanation

Sound travels fastest through solids because the particles in a solid are tightly packed, allowing sound waves to propagate more efficiently. In the case of a railroad track, the sound waves can travel through the metal rails, which are a solid medium, resulting in faster sound transmission compared to other mediums such as air or water.

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12.

The heat transfer depicted in the image is MOST likely
- Circulation
- Convection
- Conduction
- Radiation
Correct Answer

A. Convection

Explanation

The image most likely depicts convection because it shows the movement of heat through a fluid. Convection occurs when heat is transferred through the movement of particles in a fluid, such as air or water. In the image, the heat appears to be moving upward, indicating the rising of warm air or fluid. This is a characteristic of convection, where warmer fluid rises and cooler fluid sinks, creating a circulation pattern. Conduction, on the other hand, involves the transfer of heat through direct contact between objects, while radiation is the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves.

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$A concave lens has an inward curved shape. It refracts light outward from the lens. The light rays spread apart as they exit the lens. Which represents a concave lens? - ProProfs$

A concave lens has an inward curved shape. It refracts light outward from the lens. The light rays spread apart as they exit the lens. Which represents a concave lens?
- A
- B
- A and B
- Neither A nor B
Correct Answer

A. B

Explanation

Answer B represents a concave lens because it has an inward curved shape, which is characteristic of a concave lens. The curved surface of the lens causes the light rays to refract outward, and in answer B, the rays are shown diverging or spreading apart as they exit the lens. Therefore, answer B is the correct representation of a concave lens.

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14.

We can see because light is
- Absorbed.
- Diffracted.
- Reflected.
- Refracted.
Correct Answer

A. Reflected.

Explanation

When we see, light is reflected off objects and enters our eyes. This reflected light carries information about the object's color, shape, and texture, allowing us to perceive it. Absorption occurs when light is absorbed by an object and does not reflect back, making it unable for us to see. Diffraction refers to the bending of light around obstacles, which can affect the direction and intensity of light but not necessarily our ability to see. Refraction is the bending of light as it passes from one medium to another, which can also affect the direction of light but not necessarily our ability to see. Therefore, the correct answer is reflected.

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Sound waves are transferred by the compression of particles. The closer the particles are to one another, the faster the energy is transferred. Therefore, sound energy directly depends upon the _________ of the medium.
- Density
- Mass
- Pressure
- Volume
Correct Answer

A. Density

Explanation

Sound energy is directly dependent on the density of the medium. This is because sound waves are transferred through the compression of particles in the medium. When the particles are closer together, the energy is transferred faster, resulting in a higher density. Therefore, the density of the medium directly affects the speed and intensity of sound waves.

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16.

The method of heat transfer by which the sun warms the earth is
- Conduction
- Solaration
- Radiation
- Convection
Correct Answer

A. Radiation

Explanation

Radiation is the method of heat transfer by which the sun warms the earth. Radiation involves the transfer of heat through electromagnetic waves, such as infrared radiation, that travel through space without the need for a medium. In the case of the sun, it emits a vast amount of radiation, including visible light and infrared radiation, which reaches the earth and warms its surface. This process is responsible for the heating of the earth's atmosphere and the generation of weather patterns.

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Identify the characteristic of a transverse wave that doubled from wave A to wave B.
- Amplitude
- Crest
- Trough
- Wavelength
Correct Answer

A. Amplitude

Explanation

The characteristic of a transverse wave that doubled from wave A to wave B is the amplitude. Amplitude refers to the maximum displacement of particles in a wave from their equilibrium position. In this case, wave B has a doubled amplitude compared to wave A, indicating that the particles in wave B are displaced twice as far from their equilibrium position as in wave A.

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While watching a recent science fiction movie, one Klingon spaceship blows up a Droid spaceship with a laser gun. The Klingon crew watches out the port window and covers their ears to muffle the noise from the explosion. Scientifically, this scene is inaccurate because
- Light can not reflect off objects in the vacuum of space.
- they would not be able to see anything outside the window.
- Lasers can not be transmitted through the vacuum of space.
- The sound of the explosion would not be transmitted back to their ship.
Correct Answer

A. The sound of the explosion would not be transmitted back to their ship.

Explanation

In the vacuum of space, there is no medium for sound waves to travel through, so the sound of the explosion would not be transmitted back to the Klingon ship. Sound requires a medium, such as air or water, to travel and be heard. Since space is a vacuum, there is no air or any other medium to carry the sound waves, making it impossible for the Klingon crew to hear the explosion.

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Although you can see the pencil, it appears broken in the glass of water. This is because
- Electromagnetic waves get closer together when they go through dense media like glass.
- Electromagnetic waves compress more when they travel through denser media.
- Electromagnetic waves travel at different speeds through different media.
- Electromagnetic waves cannot travel through solids.
Correct Answer

A. Electromagnetic waves travel at different speeds through different media.

Explanation

When light waves pass through different media, such as air and water, they travel at different speeds due to the varying refractive indices of these materials. This change in speed causes the light waves to bend or refract. In the case of the pencil in the glass of water, the light waves coming from the pencil are refracted as they enter the water, causing them to change direction. This change in direction creates an illusion that the pencil is broken or bent. Therefore, the correct answer is that electromagnetic waves travel at different speeds through different media.

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What does the person in back of the ambulance experience?
- A lower frequency of the siren
- A lower amplitude of the siren
- A higher frequency of the siren
- A higher amplitude of the siren
Correct Answer

A. A lower frequency of the siren

Explanation

The person in the back of the ambulance experiences a lower frequency of the siren. This is due to the Doppler effect, which causes a change in frequency of a sound wave when the source of the sound is moving relative to the observer. As the ambulance moves away from the person, the sound waves get stretched out, resulting in a lower frequency.

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21.

Eyeglasses bend light to help the image form properly on the retina. The bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is called
- Diffraction.
- Reflection.
- Refraction.
- Transmission.
Correct Answer

A. Refraction.

Explanation

Eyeglasses bend light to help the image form properly on the retina. This bending of light as it passes from one medium to another is called refraction. Refraction occurs when light waves change direction as they pass through a different medium, such as from air to glass in the case of eyeglasses. It is this refraction that allows the light to be focused correctly on the retina, enabling clear vision. Diffraction refers to the bending of light around obstacles, reflection is the bouncing back of light waves, and transmission refers to the passing of light through a medium without any change in direction.

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The picture lists light waves from left to right in order of highest to lowest energy. Which region of the electromagnetic spectrum has the longest wavelength?
- UV
- Gamma Rays
- Visible Light
- Radio
Correct Answer

A. Radio

Explanation

Radio waves have the longest wavelength in the electromagnetic spectrum. The picture shows light waves arranged from highest to lowest energy, and since wavelength and energy are inversely proportional, the longest wavelength corresponds to the lowest energy. Therefore, radio waves, which are located at the rightmost side of the picture, have the longest wavelength.

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When gasoline is burned in a car engine, ________ energy is converted into _________ energy.
- Heat, chemical
- Chemical, potential
- Mechanical, chemical
- Chemical, mechanical
Correct Answer

A. Chemical, mechanical

Explanation

When gasoline is burned in a car engine, the chemical energy stored in the gasoline molecules is converted into mechanical energy. This is because the combustion of gasoline releases energy in the form of heat, which in turn is used to generate mechanical work that powers the car engine. Therefore, the correct answer is "chemical, mechanical".

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The wavelength and energy of a wave are inversely proportional. Based on this, which wave listed would have the LOWEST energy.
- Wave with wavelength of 600 km
- Wave with wavelength of 600 mm
- Wave with wavelength of 600 cm
- Wave with wavelength of 600 m
Correct Answer

A. Wave with wavelength of 600 km

Explanation

The wavelength and energy of a wave are inversely proportional, meaning that as the wavelength increases, the energy decreases. Therefore, the wave with the longest wavelength, which is 600 km, would have the lowest energy.

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Reflection is the bouncing of light rays off of a surface. Which situation is NOT an example of reflection?
- Looking at yourself in a mirror
- Focusing light through a camera lens
- Seeing an image of yourself in a still lake
- Looking at your teacher at the front of the class
Correct Answer

A. Focusing light through a camera lens

Explanation

Focusing light through a camera lens is not an example of reflection because it involves the process of refraction, not reflection. Refraction occurs when light passes through a transparent medium, such as a lens, and changes direction. In this case, the camera lens bends the light to focus it onto the camera's sensor or film, allowing for the formation of an image.

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As we move through the visible spectrum, red to violet (right to left in the image), the wavelength __________ and the frequency ____________.
- Decreases; decreases
- Decreases; increases
- increases; increases
- Increases; decreases
Correct Answer

A. Decreases; increases

Explanation

As we move through the visible spectrum from red to violet, the wavelength of light decreases. This means that the distance between each wave crest becomes shorter. At the same time, the frequency of light increases. Frequency refers to the number of wave crests that pass a given point in a certain amount of time. Since the wavelength is decreasing, more wave crests pass the same point in a given time, resulting in an increase in frequency.

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According to the picture, how would the gravitational potential energy of the car change if its weight was doubled?
- The gravitational potential energy would stay the same
- The gravitational potential energy would be doubled.
- The gravitational potential energy would be cut in half.
- The gravitational potential energy would be increased by 750.
Correct Answer

A. The gravitational potential energy would be doubled.

Explanation

If the weight of the car is doubled, its gravitational potential energy would also be doubled. Gravitational potential energy is directly proportional to the weight of an object and the height at which it is located. Therefore, if the weight is doubled, the potential energy will also double.

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28.

Houses with carpet are much quieter than houses with tile or hardwood floors because of sound wave
- Absorption.
- diffraction.
- reflection.
- Refraction.
Correct Answer

A. Absorption.

Explanation

Carpeted floors have the ability to absorb sound waves, preventing them from bouncing off hard surfaces and creating echoes. This absorption property reduces the amount of noise that is transmitted through the floors, making houses with carpet much quieter compared to houses with tile or hardwood floors. This is why the correct answer is absorption.

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Trumpeter A holds a B-flat note on the trumpet for a long time. Person C is running towards the trumpeter at a constant velocity. Person B is running away from the trumpeter at the same rate. Person D is standing still the whole time.Which person hears a frequency that is lower than the B-flat?
- Person A
- Person B
- Person C
- Person D
Correct Answer

A. Person B

Explanation

Person B hears a frequency that is lower than the B-flat. This is because as Person B is running away from the trumpeter, the sound waves emitted by the trumpet are stretched out or "stretched" due to the Doppler effect. This stretching of the sound waves results in a decrease in frequency, causing the sound to be perceived as lower.

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30.

A generator converts mechanical energy into _____________________ energy.
- Chemical
- Electrical
- Light
- Sound
Correct Answer

A. Electrical

Explanation

A generator is a device that converts mechanical energy, such as the rotation of a turbine or the movement of a piston, into electrical energy. This is achieved through the principle of electromagnetic induction, where a magnetic field is created by the mechanical energy and a conductor is moved within the field to generate an electric current. Therefore, the correct answer is electrical.

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31.

Warm air rises at the equator and cold air sinks at the poles creating
- Tornadoes.
- Hurricanes.
- Convection currents.
- The Coriolis effect.
Correct Answer

A. Convection currents.

Explanation

The given statement explains that warm air rises at the equator and cold air sinks at the poles. This process of air movement is known as convection currents. Convection currents play a significant role in redistributing heat on Earth, causing weather patterns and influencing the formation of tornadoes and hurricanes. The movement of warm and cold air masses creates a continuous cycle of rising and sinking air, which drives the convection currents. Therefore, convection currents is the correct answer.

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32.

Nina’s measurements, shown in the table here, BEST represent a wave with
- Increasing frequency.
- Decreasing frequency.
- Increasing amplitude.
- Decreasing amplitude.
Correct Answer

A. Decreasing frequency.

Explanation

Based on the given table of Nina's measurements, the frequency values decrease as the measurements progress. This indicates that the wave is exhibiting a decreasing frequency.

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33.

An echo is an example of sound wave
- Diffraction.
- Interference.
- Refraction.
- Reflection.
Correct Answer

A. Reflection.

Explanation

An echo is an example of reflection because it is the bouncing back of sound waves off a surface. When sound waves encounter a solid object, they reflect off it and travel back towards the source, creating an echo. This phenomenon is similar to how light waves reflect off a mirror, and hence, the correct answer is reflection.

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When light enters a pair of glasses, it ______________ when it hits the glass.
- Conducts
- Diffracts
- Reflects
- refracts
Correct Answer

A. refracts

Explanation

When light enters a pair of glasses, it refracts when it hits the glass. Refraction is the bending of light as it passes through a medium with a different refractive index, such as glass. This bending of light is what allows glasses to correct vision problems by focusing light rays onto the retina in the correct way.

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Comparing Wave A (black) to Wave B (green), Wave A has a
- Higher crest.
- Higher frequency.
- Longer wavelength.
- Greater amplitude.
Correct Answer

A. Longer wavelength.

Explanation

Wave A is represented by a black line and Wave B is represented by a green line. The question asks for a comparison between the two waves. The statement "Wave A has a longer wavelength" means that the distance between two consecutive crests or troughs in Wave A is greater than in Wave B. This indicates that the waves in Wave A are more spread out or stretched compared to Wave B. The other options are not supported by the given information.

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36.

How does a concave lens differ from a convex lens?
- A convex lens is another way to describe a plane mirror; a concave lens is curved.
- A concave lens us curved inward on both sides; a convex lens is curved on only one side.
- A convex lens has a thick center and thin edges; a concave lens has a thin center and thicker edges.
- A convex lens has a thin center and thick edges; a concave lens has a thick center and thinner edges.
Correct Answer

A. A convex lens has a thick center and thin edges; a concave lens has a thin center and thicker edges.

Explanation

A convex lens has a thick center and thin edges, while a concave lens has a thin center and thicker edges. This is because a convex lens is thicker in the middle and gradually thins towards the edges, causing light rays passing through it to converge. On the other hand, a concave lens is thinner in the middle and thicker towards the edges, causing light rays passing through it to diverge. This difference in shape and thickness of the lens affects how light is refracted, resulting in different optical properties for convex and concave lenses.

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37.

If we compare and contrast electromagnetic waves with sound waves, all BUT one statement is true. That is
- Sound waves require a medium to travel while electromagnetic waves do not.
- Electromagnetic waves must have a medium in which to travel, but sound waves can travel anywhere.
- Electromagnetic waves can travel through the vacuum of space while sound waves cannot.
- Sound waves must bounce off of matter in order to travel while electromagnetic waves do not require matter to be present.
Correct Answer

A. Electromagnetic waves must have a medium in which to travel, but sound waves can travel anywhere.

Explanation

The correct answer is "electromagnetic waves can travel through the vacuum of space while sound waves cannot." This statement is true because electromagnetic waves, such as light, can travel through empty space without the need for a medium, while sound waves require a medium, such as air or water, to propagate.

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Based on the diagram of a ball rolling down hill, what statement is true?
- The ball in box C has less kinetic energy than ball in box B.
- The ball in box A has less kinetic energy than the ball in box B.
- The ball in box C has less kinetic energy than the ball in box D.
- The ball in box A has equal amounts of potential and kinetic energy.
Correct Answer

A. The ball in box A has less kinetic energy than the ball in box B.

Explanation

The ball in box A has less kinetic energy than the ball in box B because the ball in box A is at a higher position on the hill, which means it has more potential energy. As the ball rolls down the hill, its potential energy is converted into kinetic energy. Therefore, the ball in box A has less kinetic energy compared to the ball in box B, which has already rolled down and gained more kinetic energy.

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On a cool, still autumn morning, Carol noticed that she could see the exact image of the trees surrounding the pond. She could even distinguish between the red and yellow leaves on the trees while she looked into the pond at the trees' mirror images. How did the pond provide Carol with these exact color images?
- The light waves were refracted and the bending produced colors.
- The colored leaves emitted different wavelengths that Carol saw in the water.
- The different colors of the leaves were absorbed by the water, producing the color reflections.
- The different colored leaves reflected different wavelengths which Carol saw reflected from the pond.
Correct Answer

A. The different colored leaves reflected different wavelengths which Carol saw reflected from the pond.

Explanation

The different colored leaves reflected different wavelengths which Carol saw reflected from the pond. When light hits an object, it is absorbed or reflected by the object's surface. Different colors of light have different wavelengths, and when light reflects off an object, it carries the information of its color. In this case, the leaves of the trees surrounding the pond reflected different wavelengths of light, which Carol saw as color reflections in the pond.

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Bella notices when she looks through a magnifying glass objects appear to be larger. A magnifying glass is used to magnify, or makes objects look larger. It uses a special lens mounted in a frame and usually has a handle. What type of lens does a magnifying glass have?
- Convex
- Concave
- Prism
- Combination
Correct Answer

A. Convex

Explanation

A magnifying glass has a convex lens. A convex lens is thicker in the middle and thinner at the edges, causing light rays to converge and focus at a point. This type of lens is used to magnify objects by bending the light and making them appear larger when viewed through the lens.

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41.

Sunlight is slowed MOST when traveling through
- A vacuum.
- The atmosphere.
- Water.
- None of these, as light always travels at the same speed.
Correct Answer

A. Water.

Explanation

When sunlight travels through water, it interacts with the water molecules, causing the light to slow down. This is due to the higher refractive index of water compared to air or vacuum. In the atmosphere, sunlight also slows down, but to a lesser extent compared to water. In a vacuum, there are no particles for the light to interact with, so it travels at its maximum speed. Therefore, water is the medium that slows down sunlight the most.

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42.

The mass of all bicycles and riders indicated in the graph are equal. What indicates the order of their average velocity from greatest to least?
- B, C, A, D
- D, B, C, A
- C, A, D, B
- A, D, C, B
Correct Answer

A. A, D, C, B

Explanation

The order of the average velocity from greatest to least is A, D, C, B. This means that bicycle A has the highest average velocity, followed by bicycle D, then bicycle C, and finally bicycle B.

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Instead of rolling down the ramp over the step, imagine the ball falls off the back of the ramp directly to the ground. What is the amount of potential energy remaining after the ball lands on the ground?
- 0 J
- 25 J
- 50 J
- 100 J
Correct Answer

A. 0 J

Explanation

When the ball falls off the back of the ramp directly to the ground, it loses all of its potential energy. This is because potential energy is the energy an object possesses due to its position or height above the ground. Since the ball is already at the ground level, there is no remaining potential energy. Therefore, the amount of potential energy remaining after the ball lands on the ground is 0 J.

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44.

When a television is turned on, it converts electrical energy into many other forms of energy. Which set of words correctly lists MOST of these forms?
- Sound and heat
- Sound and light
- Sound, light, and heat
- Light, sound, and electricity
Correct Answer

A. Sound, light, and heat

Explanation

When a television is turned on, it converts electrical energy into sound, light, and heat. This is because the electrical energy powers the speakers, producing sound waves; it powers the screen, producing light waves; and it also generates heat as a byproduct of the electrical processes happening within the television.

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45.

Five metal samples, with equal masses, are heated to 200^oC. Each solid is dropped into a beaker containing 200 ml 15^oC water. Which metal will cool the fastest?
- Platinum
- Copper
- Aluminum
- Silver
Correct Answer

A. Platinum

Explanation

Platinum will cool the fastest because it has the highest thermal conductivity among the given metals. This means that it can transfer heat more efficiently than the other metals. As a result, when the hot platinum is dropped into the cold water, it will quickly transfer its heat to the water, causing it to cool down rapidly. On the other hand, the other metals with lower thermal conductivity will take longer to transfer their heat to the water, resulting in a slower cooling process.

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When describing electromagnetic radiation, there is a(n) _____________ relationship between wavelength and frequency and the greater the frequency, the ____________ energy the electromagnetic radiation has.
- Inverse; more
- Inverse; less
- direct; more
- Direct; less
Correct Answer

A. Inverse; more

Explanation

The relationship between wavelength and frequency in electromagnetic radiation is inverse, meaning that as the wavelength increases, the frequency decreases, and vice versa. The greater the frequency of electromagnetic radiation, the more energy it has.

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47.

A ball is projected into the air. Describe the change(s) in potential and kinetic energy.
- Potential energy decreases and kinetic energy increases.
- Kinetic energy increases and potential energy decreases.
- Potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases; then kinetic energy decreases and potential energy increases.
- Kinetic energy decreases as potential energy increases; once at the top, potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.
Correct Answer

A. Kinetic energy decreases as potential energy increases; once at the top, potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases.

Explanation

When the ball is projected into the air, it gains height and therefore potential energy increases while kinetic energy decreases. As the ball reaches its highest point, potential energy is at its maximum while kinetic energy is at its minimum. Then, as the ball falls back down, potential energy decreases while kinetic energy increases again. Therefore, the correct answer is "Kinetic energy decreases as potential energy increases; once at the top, potential energy decreases as kinetic energy increases."

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48.

Describe the relationship between kinetic energy and speed.
- A positive linear relationship.
- A negative linear relationship.
- A negative, but not linear relationship.
- A positive, but not linear relationship.
Correct Answer

A. A positive, but not linear relationship.

Explanation

The relationship between kinetic energy and speed is positive, meaning that as the speed increases, the kinetic energy also increases. However, this relationship is not linear, meaning that the increase in kinetic energy is not directly proportional to the increase in speed. Instead, the kinetic energy increases with the square of the speed. This is described by the equation KE = 1/2 mv^2, where KE is the kinetic energy, m is the mass of the object, and v is the velocity (speed).

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49.

If 500 J of energy were added to 1 kg of each of these samples, which would experience the LEAST temperature increase?
- Aluminum
- Brass
- Copper
- Platinum
Correct Answer

A. Aluminum

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Aluminum would experience the least temperature increase because it has a lower specific heat capacity compared to the other materials. Specific heat capacity is the amount of energy required to raise the temperature of a substance by a certain amount. Since aluminum has a lower specific heat capacity, it requires less energy to increase its temperature compared to the other materials. Therefore, even if the same amount of energy (500 J) is added to each sample, aluminum would experience the least temperature increase.

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