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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How can information in binary code be communicated?

2. What is the magnetic field caused by an electric force?

3. Where are the pumpkins placed?

4. Why is the mammoth at first overjoyed?

5. What is the meaning of the acronym LASER?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly describe the binary system.

2. Where is the mammoth taken when it feels traumatized and then experiences first joy and then despondency?

3. What makes it possible to use waves to communicate? How is this done?

4. What are the effects of electrons on the move?

5. Who is the last mammoth?

6. What is current electricity? What is required to generate it?

7. What topic does Part 5 cover?

8. What are analog quantities and how are its levels described?

9. Discuss the two types of lens, concave and convex.

10. Briefly discuss the three ways musical instruments create waves.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Nuclear Power is introduced as a concrete woolly mammoth anonymously left at the town gates. The story is a clear parallel to the Trojan Horse. Discuss the following:

1) Research and relate the story of the Trojan Horse.

2) What do you think is the connection between nuclear power and the Trojan horse?

3) Do you think the author is right in suggesting this connection? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the following:

1) Why is a screw an inclined plane? Explain the basic design of a screw. How does it work as a wedge? What is the value of understanding the principle upon which a screw works?

2) What is an auger? How does an auger work according to the principle of a wedge?

3) Upon what principle of physics is a drill designed? What is another tool that works upon the same principle? How are the two tools alike? How are they different?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the following:

1) What is friction and where will you find friction?

2) Is friction ever useful? Explain your answer using examples from the book and your own experience.

3) How do engineers reduce friction? Do you think friction can be totally eliminated? Why or why not?

4) When in your own life do you think it would be important to understand about friction? Discuss with examples.

5) Research a disaster that has happened in human history that could be directly or indirectly attributed to the presence of friction. Write an essay summarizing the event.

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