ASVAB General Science Practice Test 540220 Results

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1

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity per unit of time. Which of these is the formula for acceleration?

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\(\vec{a} = { \Delta \vec{v} \over t }\)

\(\vec{a} = \Delta \vec{v} t \)

\(\vec{a} = { t \over \Delta \vec{v} }\)

\(\vec{a} = { \vec{v} \over t }\)


Solution

Acceleration is the rate of change of velocity per unit of time. In physics, the delta symbol (\(\Delta\)) represents change so the formula for acceleration becomes  \(\vec{a} = { \Delta \vec{v} \over t }\)


2

Which of the following is not a medium for sound waves?

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vacuum

none of these is a medium for sound waves

liquid

solid


Solution

A vibrating object produces a sound wave that travels outwardly from the object through a medium (any liquid or solid matter). The vibration disturbs the particles in the surrounding medium, those particles disturb the particules next to them, and so on, as the sound propagates away from the vibration.


3

The __________ nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.

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central

somatic

peripheral

autonomic


Solution

Part of the peripheral nervous system, the autonomic nervous system regulates involuntary activity in the heart, stomach, and intestines.


4

The rows of the Periodic Table of the Elements are called:

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periods

shells

groups

families


Solution

The rows of the Periodic Table are called periods and contain elements that have the same number of electron shells ordered from lower to higher atomic number. 


5

In a eukaryotic cell, which organelles deal with proteins?

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all of these deal with proteins

Golgi apparatus

ribosomes

endoplasmic reticulum


Solution

The nucleus of a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material of the cell and is surrounded by cytoplasm which contains many organelles. Ribosomes produce proteins, endoplasmic reticulum helps synthesize proteins and fats, and Golgi apparatus prepares proteins for use.