HESI A2 Physics Quizlet

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: According to the zeroth law of thermodynamics, two systems are in thermal equilibrium if they have the same temperature. This is because temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of particles in a system, and when two systems have the same temperature, there is no net transfer of heat between them. Choice A (same pressure) and B (same volume) are not correct because pressure and volume are not sufficient indicators of thermal equilibrium. Choice D (made of the same material) is also incorrect as different materials can still be in thermal equilibrium if they have the same temperature.

Correct Answer: C

Rationale: To calculate work, we use the formula Work = Force × Distance. In this scenario, Amanda exerts a force of 100 N to push the lawnmower a total distance of 20 rows × 30 meters/row = 600 meters. Therefore, the work done is 100 N × 600 m = 60,000 N⋅m. This is why choice C, 60,000 N⋅m, is correct. Choices A and B are incorrect as they do not accurately calculate the work done. Choice D is also incorrect as we can determine the work done using the provided information.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B, the highest peak. At the highest peak, the car has the greatest height above the ground, resulting in the greatest potential energy due to gravity. Potential energy is directly proportional to the height of an object above the reference point. As the car descends from the peak, potential energy is converted to kinetic energy. Choices A, C, and D are incorrect because potential energy is not solely determined by the start or end of the ride, nor the lowest point on the roller coaster.

Correct Answer: A

Rationale: The correct answer is A because density is calculated by dividing mass by volume. For block A, density = 6.5g/16.25cm3 = 0.4 g/cm3. To determine the density of other blocks: B = 80g/32cm3 = 2.5 g/cm3, C = 48g/22cm3 = 2.18 g/cm3, D = 100g/250cm3 = 0.4 g/cm3. Since block A and D have the same density of 0.4 g/cm3, block A is the correct answer. Block B and C have higher densities, so they are incorrect choices.

Correct Answer: B

Rationale: To calculate momentum, we use the formula p = mv, where p is momentum, m is mass, and v is velocity. Given mass = 45g = 0.045kg and velocity = 42m/s. Substituting the values, we get p = 0.045kg * 42m/s = 1.89 kg⋅m/s. Therefore, the correct answer is B (1.89 kg⋅m/s). Choice A: Incorrect. 0.189 kg⋅m/s is obtained by incorrectly calculating the product of mass and velocity. Choice C: Incorrect. 1.07 kg⋅m/s is not the correct calculation of momentum based on the given values. Choice D: Incorrect. 0.93 kg⋅m/s is an incorrect calculation and does not represent the momentum of the baseball accurately.