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What is the overall energy transformation in a coal-fired power plant?

A
electrical to chemical
B
chemical to electrical
C
nuclear to radiant
D
radiant to nuclear
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Which best describes nuclear fusion?

A
A nucleus spontaneously splits and absorbs energy.
B
Two nuclei spontaneously combine and absorb energy.
C
A nucleus collides with a neutron and splits, releasing energy.
D
Nuclei combine to form a heavier nucleus, releasing energy.
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This table shows four examples of experiments.

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A
Lily and Henry
B
Astrid and Bob
C
Lily, Astrid, Henry, and Bob
D
Astrid, Henry, and Bob
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A 40 kg dog is sitting on top of a hillside and has a potential energy of 1,568 J. What is the height of the hillside? (Formula: PE = mgh)

A
3.9 m
B
4.0 m
C
39.2 m
D
40.0 m
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Consider the three equations below.Which statement do these reactions best support?

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A
Beta decay occurs only in certain atoms.
B
Alpha decay occurs only in certain atoms.
C
Chain reactions play important roles in the process of nuclear fission.
D
Nuclear fusion plays an important role in making elements that are heavier than helium.
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Ryan is examining the energy of the particles in a bar of gold. What is Ryan most likely studying?

A
thermal energy
B
electric energy
C
potential energy
D
internal energy
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Doug is doing work. Without knowing exactly what he is doing, which can be said about the work he is doing?

A
Energy is transferred.
B
Energy is increased.
C
Energy is decreased.
D
Energy is unchanged.
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Which best describes what forms in nuclear fission?

A
two smaller, more stable nuclei
B
two larger, less stable nuclei
C
one smaller, less stable nucleus
D
one larger, more stable nucleus
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After a radioactive atom decays, it is the same element that it was before with no measurable change in mass. Which kind of decay has occurred, and how do you know?

A
alpha decay because alpha particles have no mass
B
beta decay because this kind of decay cannot change one element into another
C
alpha decay because it creates a new isotope of the same element
D
gamma decay because photons have no mass
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Which best defines energy?

A
a type of wave that carries energy through space, where there is almost no matter
B
a disturbance that carries energy form one place to another through matter and space
C
the ability to do work
D
pressing to make more compact
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A large atom decays and emits a particle. After the reaction is complete, the atom’s mass has changed substantially. What kind of particle has most likely been emitted?

A
alpha particle
B
beta particle
C
positron
D
photon
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Which is an example of potential energy?

A
a swimmer kicking their legs
B
a car driving on the road
C
an arrow flying at a target
D
a yo-yo in someone’s hand
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The total energy in a system is 675 J. The kinetic energy changes from 296 J to 432 J. Which statement best describes the potential energy of this system?

A
It changes from 296 J to 432 J.
B
It changes from 379 J to 243 J.
C
It changes from 432 J to 296 J.
D
It changes from 243 J to 379 J.
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Which type of reaction does this diagram represent?

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A
a chain reaction that is caused by nuclear fission
B
a chain reaction that is caused by nuclear fusion
C
a decrease in energy that is caused by nuclear fission
D
an increase in energy that is caused by nuclear fusion
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Two examples of energy transformations are shown.

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A
begin with chemical energy.
B
begin with electrical energy.
C
result in radiant energy.
D
result in mechanical energy.

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