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100

What type of energy produced when we ring a bell?

Sound energy

100

Fill in the blanks.

Light travels in ________________  line.

Light travels in straight line.

100

What component provides electricity in a circuit?

cell / battery

100

When we watch TV, what energy lets us see the screen?

light

100

What is the hardest natural substance on Earth?

Diamond

200

A heater warms a room. What happens to the temperature of the room?

It increases or gets warmer.

200

Ops. Try again.

Next time.

200

What is the purpose of a switch in a circuit?

To control the electric current OR to open and close the circuit

200

What happens to light when it hits a mirror?

It reflects the light.

200

Which part of an elephant's body has the most muscles?

the trunk

300

What two forms of energy are produced when wood burns in a fireplace?

Light and heat energy

300

Why can we see a book under a lamp?

The book reflects light into our eyes.

300

Define a close circuit and an open circuit.
150pts each.

Close circuit - lamp turned on
Open circuit - lamp turned off

300

Name three components needed to make a simple circuit.

battery/cell, bulb, wires

300

In human anatomy, what does the “hallux” refer to?

big toe

400
Jennifer is riding her bicycle. Explain the transfer of energy in the situation.

Energy from her leg muscles / body is transferred to the bicycle causing it to move.

400

A torch shines through three cardboard holes in a straight line. Explain why we can't see the torch if we moved one card.

Light can only travel in straight line. Moving the cards, we are blocking the light.

400

Give two examples of electrical conductors and two examples of electrical insulators.

Conductors - metal
Insulators - non-metals

400

Define electrical conductors and electrical insulators. 200 pts each.

conductors - allows electricity to flow
insulators - doesn't allow electricity to flow.

400

When was the released of the first Iphone?

2007

500

Explain the energy transfer when a radio plays music.

Electrical energy is transferred into sound energy (and some heat) and to the surrounding environment.

500

Why can we see objects that do not produce light?

They reflect light from another source.

500

Draw a complete circuit with two lamps and two batteries.
Give two ways on how to make one lamp brighter.

add more batteries or remove a lamp

500

How many degrees are in a circle?

360


500

What is the world's most populated city?

Tokyo, Japan