HESI A2
HESI A2 Physics Practice Test Questions
Question 1 of 5
Which property of a substance does not change with a change in temperature?
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The correct answer is A: Mass. Mass is an intrinsic property of a substance that remains constant regardless of temperature changes. This is because mass is a measure of the amount of matter in an object and does not depend on external factors like temperature. Volume (B) can change with temperature as substances expand or contract. Phase (C) can change with temperature shifts, such as from solid to liquid or gas. Solubility (D) can also be influenced by temperature, as it affects how well a substance dissolves in a solvent. Therefore, mass is the only property that remains constant regardless of temperature variations.
Question 2 of 5
The specific heat capacity of tin is 217 J/(g�C). Which of these materials would require about twice as much heat as tin to increase the temperature of a sample by 1�C?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: Failed to generate a rationale after 5 retries.
Question 3 of 5
What is the net force acting on the car?
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C: 1,500 N. Net force is the sum of all forces acting on an object. In this case, if a car is experiencing a forward force of 2,000 N and a backward force of 500 N, the net force would be 2,000 N - 500 N = 1,500 N acting in the forward direction. Choice A, B, and D are incorrect because they do not consider the direction and magnitude of the forces acting on the car. A and B are too low, while D is too high. By calculating the net force as the vector sum of all forces, we find that the correct answer is C.
Question 4 of 5
What is the phenomenon by which light bends as it passes through a prism known as?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The correct answer is D: Refraction. Refraction is the phenomenon of light bending as it passes through different mediums, such as a prism. This occurs due to the change in speed of light when transitioning from one medium to another, causing the light to change direction. Reflection (A) is the bouncing back of light off a surface, not bending. Electrical conduction (B) is the movement of electric charges through a material, not related to light behavior. Diffraction (C) is the bending of light around obstacles or through small openings, not specifically related to prisms.
Question 5 of 5
Certain non-Newtonian fluids exhibit shear thickening behavior. In this case, the fluid's viscosity:
Correct Answer: C
Rationale: The correct answer is C because in shear thickening behavior, the fluid's viscosity increases with increasing shear rate. As more force is applied, the fluid's particles align in a way that increases resistance to flow, leading to higher viscosity. Choices A and B are incorrect because shear thickening involves a change in viscosity with shear rate. Choice D is incorrect as viscosity in non-Newtonian fluids is influenced by shear rate, not just applied pressure.
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