Physical Science, New York Edition

Chapter 16: Solids, Liquids, and Gases

Self-Check Quiz.-Eng.

1.
Pressure is defined as __________ .
A)area/force
B)P1 = P2
C)force/area
D)mass/acceleration
2.
<cast>(Q60812D)A force of 150 N is applied to a 25 cm[superscript 2] piston in a hydraulic machine. What is the area of a larger piston if the force available in it is 450 N?
A)<cast>(Q60812fn)8.33 cm[superscript 2]
B)<cast>(Q60812go)100 cm[superscript 2]
C)<cast>(Q60812hp)300 cm[superscript 2]
D)<cast>(Q60812em)75 cm[superscript 2]
3.
The SI unit of pressure is the __________ .
A)pascal
B)bernoulli
C)charles
D)boyle
4.
What causes a balloon to remain inflated?
A)The temperature of the air inside the balloon gradually decreases.
B)The walls of the balloon gradually compress the gas inside.
C)Air particles collide with the walls of the balloon.
D)Air particles continue to enter through the balloon's walls.
5.
According to Boyle's law, at a constant temperature, if the volume of a container of gas is __________, then pressure of the gas will __________ .
A)decreased; decrease
B)decreased; increase
C)increased; increase
D)increased; decrease
6.
According to Charles's law, at a constant pressure, if the temperature of a gas __________, the volume __________ .
A)increases; decreases
B)decreases; decreases
C)increases; increases
D)decreases; increases
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