Definition and formula quiz_4E Physics
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- Q1
What is temperature?
a measure of the average kinetic energy of the substance’s atoms
a measure of the internal energy of the substance’s atoms
a measure of the total kinetic energy of the substance’s atoms
a measure of the total potential energy of the substance’s atoms
120s - Q2
which type of energy affects the temperature of the object?
Internal Energy
Potential Energy
Average Kinetic Energy
120s - Q3
How can boiling and condensation best be distinguished?
number of bubbles produced
Boiling occurs at a fixed temperature, Evaporation occurs at any temperature below boiling point
visibility of changes occurring throughout the liquid
120s - Q4
What factors affect the boiling point of a liquid?
surrounding air pressure and presence of impurities
surrounding air pressure only
presence of impurities only
120s - Q5
What is the SI unit for heat capacity?
J K–1
J °C–1
J kg–1K –1
J kg–1°C –1
120s - Q6
What is the SI unit for specific heat capacity?
J kg–1°C –1
J kg–1K –1
J K–1
J °C–1
120s - Q7
What is the definition of Specific latent heat of fusion?
Thermal energy needed to change 1 kg of substance from solid to liquid without a temperature change.
Energy needed to change a substance from solid to liquid without temperature change.
Thermal energy needed to change 1 kg of substance from liquid to gas without temperature change.
Thermal energy needed to change 1 kg of substance from solid to liquid
120s - Q8
What is the definition of Specific latent heat of fusion?
Energy needed to change a substance from solid to liquid without temperature change.
Thermal energy needed to change 1 kg of substance from liquid to gas without temperature change.
Thermal energy needed to change 1 kg of substance from solid to liquid without temperature change.
Thermal energy needed to change 1 kg of substance from solid to liquid
120s - Q9
An object with High value of heat capacity needs more time to cool down or heat up because
It needs to lose less energy (cooling) or absorb less energy (heating).
It needs to lose more energy (cooling) or absorb less energy (heating).
It needs to lose more energy (cooling) or absorb more energy (heating).
120s - Q10
Definition of transverse wave is
Perpendicular to the direction of propagation (movement) of wave
Movement of particles in the medium: parallel to the direction of propagation (movement) of wave
parallel to the direction of propagation (movement) of wave
Movement of particles in the medium: Perpendicular to the direction of propagation (movement) of wave
120s - Q11
Definition of longitudinal wave is
Movement of particles in the medium: parallel to the direction of propagation (movement) of wave
Perpendicular to the direction of propagation (movement) of wave
Movement of particles in the medium: Perpendicular to the direction of propagation (movement) of wave
parallel to the direction of propagation (movement) of wave
120s - Q12
which group shows examples of transverse waves?
ultrasound, microwaves, infrared waves
radio wave, microwaves, infrared waves
water waves, microwaves, sound from radio
120s - Q13
Which is a definition of a crest?
Lowest point reached by the particle from its neutral position
The distance between two successive crests or two successive troughs
Highest point reached by the particle from its neutral position
The maximum displacement of the particle from its neutral position perpendicular to the direction of propagation
120s - Q14
Which is a definition of wavelength?
The maximum displacement of the particle from its neutral position perpendicular to the direction of propagation
Lowest point reached by the particle from its neutral position
The distance between two successive crests or two successive troughs
Highest point reached by the particle from its neutral position
120s - Q15
What is the definition of frequency?
The number of complete waves produced in one second.
The distance moved by any part of the wave in one second
The time taken to produce one complete wave.
120s