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Physical Science B Semester Exam

Section 1: Multiple Choice

1. Which of the following is NOT a type of renewable energy source?
a) Solar energy
b) Oil
c) Wind energy
d) Biomass

2. What is the SI unit of force?
a) Newton
b) Joule
c) Watt
d) Ampere

3. Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
a) Melting ice
b) Boiling water
c) Rusting iron
d) Dissolving salt in water

4. What is the law of conservation of mass?
a) Matter cannot be created or destroyed, only transformed
b) Matter can be created and destroyed
c) Matter can be transformed into energy
d) Matter can only be transformed into gases

5. Which of the following is NOT a layer of the Earth's atmosphere?
a) Troposphere
b) Stratosphere
c) Mesosphere
d) Geosphere

Section 2: Short Answer

6. Explain the difference between a physical change and a chemical change.

7. Describe the process of nuclear fission and its applications.

8. How does conduction differ from convection in terms of heat transfer?

9. What is the greenhouse effect and its impact on global warming?

10. Explain the difference between potential energy and kinetic energy.

Section 3: Problem Solving

11. A 50 kg object is lifted to a height of 10 meters. Calculate the gravitational potential energy of the object.

12. A car travels at a speed of 60 km/h for 2 hours. Calculate the total distance traveled by the car.

13. A block of ice at -5°C is heated until it melts into water at 0°C. Calculate the amount of heat energy required for this process. (Specific heat capacity of ice = 2.09 J/g°C, heat of fusion of ice = 334 J/g)

14. A student exerts a force of 20 N on an object to move it a distance of 5 meters. Calculate the work done by the student.

15. A power plant generates electricity by converting coal into heat energy, then into electrical energy. If the efficiency of the power plant is 30%, calculate the amount of electrical energy produced from 1000 J of heat energy.

Section 4: Bonus Question

16. Describe the process of nuclear fusion and its potential as a future energy source.

Good luck on your exam!

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