Free PICAT General Science Questions and Answers

Question 1

When two forces act against each other on an item, the resulting force is

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the difference between the two forces

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the sum of the two forces

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the ratio of the two forces

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the product of the two forces

Question 2

Which two components make up the formal binomial nomenclature (or scientific name) of a living organism?

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Genus and Species

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Class and Family

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Family and Species

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Order and Class

Question 3

Of the following, which one is NOT a fruit?

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Carrots

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Tomatoes

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Corn

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Peppers

Question 4

Watts serve as a measuring unit for

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Power

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Pressure

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Speed

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Energy

Question 5

How many degrees does water go from its boiling point to its freezing point on a Celsius thermometer?

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100 degrees

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212 degrees

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32 degrees

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180 degrees

Question 6

A vector can be used to represent force. A vector is indicative of

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Magnitude and Direction

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Direction

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Speed

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Magnitude

Question 7

Ascorbic acid is referred to as

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Vitamin A

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Vitamin E

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Vitamin B12

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Vitamin C

Question 8

An illustration of this would be a pot on a hot stove.

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Conduction

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Convection

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Radiation

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Insulation

Question 9

The resultant of distance and force is

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Work

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Power

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Momentum

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Velocity

Question 10

What an anemometer measures

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Wind Speed

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Humidity

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Temperature

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Air Pressure