Energy & Matter
Atoms & Periodic Table
Waves
Electricity & Magnetism
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100
What are the three most common states of matter?
Partially correct answers are INCORRECT.
Solid, liquid, gas
[Plasma is a lot less common].
100
An element with Atomic Number 20 has _____ protons.
20
[The atomic number tells us how many protons are in the nucleus. The number of protons is specific to each element.]
100
Transverse waves and Longitudinal waves are both _______ waves and require a medium through which to travel.
Mechanical
[There are 2 main types of waves- mechanical and electromagnetic. There are also two types of mechanical waves- transverse and longitudinal.]
100
All circuits include three basic items: _______, ______, and ________ .
Partially correct answers are INCORRECT.
- energy source/ battery
- load/ electrical device/ lightbulb, etc.
- wire
100
What was the school lunch on Tuesday?
a. Beef Taco Rice Bowl
b. Crispy Chicken Sandwich
c. Hamburger
d. Mexican Street Nachos
A. Beef Taco Rice Bowl
200
The ice cube is melting. Water molecules are...
A. moving closer together and vibrating less
B. spreading out and moving faster
B. spreading out and moving faster
[When the ice melts, the water molecules have more kinetic energy (motion). As the ice melts, the water molecules will leave the solid formation and start gliding past each other more rapidly.]
200
On the periodic table, elements in the same column are called a ________.
group or family
[rows= periods/ columns= groups or families]
200
If the particles of the medium are vibrating in the same direction of energy transport, then the wave is a ____ wave. A sound wave is an example of this type of wave.
Longitudinal/ Compression
[In longitudinal waves, particles in the medium vibrate parallel to the movement of the energy. In transverse waves, particles of the medium vibrate perpendicular to the movement of the energy.]
200
A circuit in which different electrical loads are on separate branches is called a(n) ______ circuit.
Parallel
[In a parallel circuit, each device or set of devices has its own path to the power source. In a series circuit, devices are linked all in a row and connect back to the power source.]
200
What is the tallest rollercoaster at Kings Dominion?
a. Dominator
b. Grizzly
c. Intimidator
d. Volcano
Intimidator- 232 feet
[Dominator- 135 ft, Grizzly- 87 ft, Volcano- 155 ft]
Pantherian (305 feet) is opening Summer of 2025
300
As ice melts, it's temperature...
A. increases
B. decreases
C. stays the same
C. stays the same
[During a phase change, temperature stays the same until the phase change is complete.]
300
An atom with no overall charge has an equal number of _______ and _______ .
Partially correct answers are INCORRECT.
protons and electrons
[Protons have a positive charge, electrons have a negative charge]
300
Which statement is true about electromagnetic waves?
A. Electromagnetic waves are longitudinal waves.
B. Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
B. Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum.
[Electromagnetic waves can travel through a vacuum or a medium.]
300
What is one way you could make an electromagnet stronger?
To make an electromagnet stronger, use
- more coils
- stronger battery
- a bigger core (nail or other iron center)
- more conductive type of wire
300
Answer ONE of the following questions:
(1) Would Mrs. Kennedy rather swim in a pond, in a pool, or in the ocean??
(2) Would Mr. Marszalek rather...
(3) Would Ms. Nelson rather...
(1) Ocean
(2)
(3)
400
According to the Law of Conservation of Energy, energy can neither be created nor destroyed, just converted into other forms. In this image, chemical energy (wood logs) is transformed into several types of other energy. Name two forms of energy chemical energy is transformed into. Partially correct answers are INCORRECT!
Any two of these 4 will be correct.
- Light/ Radiant energy
- Heat/ Thermal energy
- Chemical energy (smell)
- Sound energy (crackle)
400
What is the Atomic Mass of this element?
4
[Atomic mass= #protons plus #neutrons]
400
True or False: In space, radio waves are slower than gamma rays.
False
[All electromagnetic waves travel at the speed of light in a vacuum (like space).]
400
At which location is the magnetic field the strongest?
C
[C is closest to a magnetic pole.]
400
What season started on June 1st?
Hurricane Season
[NOAA reports that Hurricane Season is June 1st- Nov. 30th.]
500
Energy is the ability to do work. How much energy is required to push a 1000N car 180 meters? Include the correct units! (W=Fd)
Partially correct answers (answers with incorrect magnitude or units) are incorrect.
180000 J (Joules) is required to push a 1000N car that distance.
[(1000N x 180m)= 180,000 J]
500
If an element is in Group 17 (example: Chlorine, Cl), how many electrons are involved in chemical bonding?
7
[Group 17 elements have 7 valence electrons.]
500
A wave has wavelength of 10 m and a speed of 340 m/s. What is the frequency of the wave? Use the correct units! (s=fƛ)
Partially correct answer (incorrect magnitude or unit) is INCORRECT.
34 Hz (Hertz)
[The wave equation says that wave speed is equal to the product of frequency times wavelength. f=s/ƛ/ f=340/10=34Hz]
500
What is the maximum current possible through a 12Ω (ohm) resistor from a 120V (volt) source? Use the correct unit! (V=IR)
Partially correct answers (incorrect magnitude/ incorrect unit) are INCORRECT.
Current= 10A (Amperes/ Amps)
[Ohm's Law says that Voltage is equal to the product of current times resistance. I=V/R/ I=120/12=10A]
500
Name all 4 words that R.I.S.E. stands for.
Partially correct answers are INCORRECT.
Respect, Integrity, Self-Awareness, Engagement