Energy and Forces Unit Test
Question --- Answer
In models of magnetic and electric fields, why are field vectors depicted by arrows? --- because they represent both their magnitude and direction
A model depicts two balloons of the same size with identical negative charges being moved toward one another at the same speed. How will the balloons interact with each other? --- They will repel, moving in opposite directions at the same speed.
A model shows a machine that works using electrical fields. What would this machine need for the electrical field to function properly? --- at least two charged, interacting parts
Which diagram would represent kinetic energy and launched particles? --- an arrow released from the bow
During chemical reactions, bonds between atoms break and form. What does this mean in terms of subatomic particles? --- Electrical fields of charged particles interact, bonding those with opposite charges.
What is the driving force behind chemical reactions between elements? --- the interaction of the electric fields of protons and electrons
A community seeks to develop a maglev train operation. Which of the following is most likely their technical motivation for choosing this option? --- They seek a rail line not affected by friction.
The north and south poles of two magnets are attached to each other. A student pulls the poles apart and hold them at a distance of 10 cm. How does the energy stored in the system change? --- The energy stored in the system increases.
A student places two horseshoe magnets next to each other, and the poles of the magnets attach to each other. How does the kinetic energy of the system change? --- Kinetic energy increases because the magnets move in the direction of the field.
A giant magnet moves above a debris pile with many pieces of iron buried in it. Which statement is correct about the energy stored in the magnetic field? --- Iron pieces accelerate toward the magnet, and the energy stored in the system decreases.
The north pole of a bar magnet is moved close to the north pole of another bar magnet that is suspended by a thread. How does the energy stored in the magnetic field change? --- The energy stored in the field decreases because the magnet moves in the direction of the field.
Two magnets with like poles facing each other are brought close to each other and then released. How does the energy stored in the system change? --- The energy stored increases and then decreases.
Use the model to answer the question. The model shows a simple electromagnet that does not attract metal objects. (Picture) Which observation or inference is correct? --- The wire was not connected to the source.
Use the image to answer the question below. More coils are produced when the wire is wrapped tightly around the iron core. (Picture) What will happen to the property of the electromagnet with an increasing number of coils? --- The electromagnet will become more powerful.
What is the weak nuclear force? --- a force that governs how elements break down naturally
On which planet is gravity strongest? --- Jupiter
Questions 17-20 are written questions. I will give you my answers but I cannot guarantee that they will be correct. If I remember to I will later come back and say what they have been graded, please don't be mad at me if I'm wrong, I warned you. We are all cheaters here anyway, I had to write a few myself so they prolly won't be good.
In 3–4 sentences, describe how a particle accelerator works and give an example of the applications of the discoveries made with them.
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Particle accelerators create a beam of charged particles. It can be used for so many different things, but a few specific things stand out. Particle accelerators have been used in many different ways to aid patients, it can help find the diagnostic or it can provide some sort of therapy for the patient to help them recover.
A magnet is removed from a refrigerator door and placed on a table. In 1–2 sentences, explain how the potential energy of the system changes in this process.
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When you pull a magnet off a refrigerator door, the potential energy increases because the farther the two charged objects move apart, the more charge they get.
Using a simple model of an electromagnet, describe the factors that increase the magnetic field strength of an electromagnet.
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Factors that affect the strength of electromagnets are the nature of the core material, strength of the current passing through the core, the number of turns of wire on the core and the shape and size of the core.
In 3-5 sentences, explain how gravity causes Earth's tides.
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The Moon and the Earth exert a gravitational pull on each other. On the Earth, the Moon's gravitational pull causes the oceans to bulge out on both the sides which are closest to the Moon and the sides farthest from the Moon. These bulges create the high tides. The low points of these tides are are the places where low tides occur. These bulges of water on the Earth are high tides. High tide on the left and low tide on the right can be observed in the Bay of Fundy in Canada.
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Questions 17 thru 20 have been graded
17 - score 4/4 (teacher feedback: extra credit - skipped question)
18 - score 2/2
19 - score 2/2
20 - score 4/4
To answer the question about models of magnetic and electric fields, field vectors are depicted by arrows because they represent both their magnitude and direction. This allows us to visualize and understand the strength and direction of the field at different points.
For the question about the interaction between two balloons with identical negative charges being moved toward each other, the answer is that they will repel and move in opposite directions at the same speed. This is because like charges repel each other.
Regarding the machine that works using electrical fields, for it to function properly, it would need at least two charged and interacting parts. This is necessary to create an electric field and allow the machine to operate based on the interaction of these charges.
The question about representing kinetic energy and launched particles with a diagram, the correct answer would be an arrow released from a bow. This represents the energy and motion of the launched particle.
When discussing chemical reactions and the breaking and forming of bonds between atoms, it means that the electrical fields of charged particles interact, bonding those with opposite charges. The interaction of these electric fields drives chemical reactions between elements.
In the case of a community seeking to develop a maglev train operation, they would likely choose this option because they seek a rail line that is not affected by friction. Maglev trains use magnetic fields to levitate and propel the train, reducing friction and allowing for faster and smoother travel.
For the question about the energy stored in a system when the north and south poles of two magnets are attached and then pulled apart, the energy stored in the system increases. This is because work is done to separate the magnets against their magnetic attraction, resulting in an increase in stored energy.
When two horseshoe magnets are placed next to each other and the poles attach to each other, the kinetic energy of the system increases. This is because the magnets move in the direction of the magnetic field, gaining kinetic energy.
In the scenario where a giant magnet moves above a debris pile with pieces of iron, the iron pieces accelerate toward the magnet, and the energy stored in the system decreases. This is because the magnetic field does work on the iron pieces, transferring energy to them.
When the north pole of one bar magnet is moved close to the north pole of another bar magnet that is suspended by a thread, the energy stored in the magnetic field will decrease. This is because the magnet moves in the direction of the magnetic field, resulting in a decrease in stored energy.
In the case of two magnets with like poles facing each other, when they are brought close and then released, the energy stored in the system first increases and then decreases. This is because work is done to compress the magnetic field between the magnets, resulting in an increase in stored energy. However, when the magnets are released, the energy is released as they move away from each other.
To answer the question about the electromagnet model not attracting metal objects, the correct observation or inference is that the wire was not connected to the source. This suggests that the electromagnet is not powered and therefore not producing a magnetic field to attract metal objects.
In the image provided, it is stated that more coils are produced when the wire is tightly wrapped around the iron core. In this case, with an increasing number of coils, the property of the electromagnet will be that it becomes more powerful. This is because more coils result in a stronger magnetic field being generated by the electromagnet.
Moving on to the weak nuclear force, it is defined as a force that governs how elements break down naturally. It is one of the fundamental forces in nature, alongside gravity, electromagnetic force, and strong nuclear force. The weak nuclear force is responsible for processes such as radioactive decay.
Finally, for the question about which planet gravity is strongest, the answer is Jupiter. Jupiter is a gas giant with a massive size and strong gravitational pull compared to other planets in our solar system.