ASVAB General Science Practice Test 914288 Results

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Questions 5 5
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1

Which of the following is not a vector quantity?

62% Answer Correctly

acceleration

momentum

velocity

mass


Solution

Velocity and displacement are vector quantities which means each is fully described by both a magnitude and a direction.  In contrast, scalar quantities are quantities that are fully described by a magnitude only.  A variable indicating a vector quantity will often be shown with an arrow symbol:  \(\vec{v}\)


2

Which of the following is not a terrestrial planet?

69% Answer Correctly

Earth

Mercury

Venus

Jupiter


Solution

The four planets closest to the Sun (Mercury, Venus, Earth, and Mars) are called terrestrial (Earth-like) planets because, like the Earth, they're solid with inner metal cores covered by rocky surfaces.


3

An element in the physical state of __________ maintains a constant volume and shape.

86% Answer Correctly

gas

solid

liquid

gel


Solution

An element in a solid state has atoms or molecules that are constricted and do not move freely. Solids maintain a constant volume and shape and exist at a lower temperature than liquids or gases.


4

pH is a scale that measures of how basic or acidic a solution is. A solution with a pH of 9 is:

67% Answer Correctly

water

alkaline

neutral

acidic


Solution

An acid is a substance that gives up positively charged hydrogen ions (H+) when dissolved in water. A base (alkaline) gives up negatively charged hydroxide ions (OH-) when dissolved in water. pH is a scale that measures of how basic or acidic a solution is. Numbered from 0 to 14, solutions with a pH of 7 are neutral, less than 7 are acidic, more than 7 are alkaline.


5

In the metric system, what prefix represents 10-3?

62% Answer Correctly

milli

kilo

centi

mega


Solution

In the metric system, milli is the prefix for 10-3.