WGU C165 INTEGRATED PHYSICAL SCIENCE PA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS 202… EXAM
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WGU C165 Integrated
Physical Science PA
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2027 | Latest Verified
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62 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 62 verified questions with correct answers pertaining to integrated physical
science concepts. Covering foundational principles of the discipline, it serves as a valuable resource for
studying, reviewing, and preparing for certification exams. Students can effectively utilize this material
for enhancing their understanding and ensuring mastery of key physical science topics.
CONTENTS
Physics Fundamentals Q1–Q14
Earth Science Concepts Q15–Q27
Chemical Properties and Reactions Q28–Q40
Atmospheric and Environmental Science Q41–Q49
Matter and Energy Q50–Q62
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, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 62
A mathematical model is used to predict the trajectory of a bullet fired from a gun.
Which discipline of physical science is used to develop this model?
Physics
Chemistry
Earth science
Astronomy
CORRECT ANSWER
Physics
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 62
Sir Isaac Newton discovered that the force of gravity between two masses increases if the masses
increase, and decreases if the distance between the masses increases. No experiments have ever
contradicted this relationship.
Which type of scientific statement is this?
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Prediction
CORRECT ANSWER
Law
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 62
A woman does pushups by lowering her body to the floor using her arms and then pressing against the
floor with her hands to push herself back up.
Which force causes her to rise?
The downward force of gravity that Earth exerts on the woman
The downward force that the woman's arms exert on the ground
The upward force that the ground exerts on the woman
The upward force that the woman's arms exert on the ground
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, CORRECT ANSWER
The upward force that the ground exerts on the woman
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 62
Two boxes sitting on the floor look identical, but one has more mass than the other.
What happens when the same net force, sufficient to overcome static friction, is applied to each box?
The box with less mass accelerates more.
The box with more mass accelerates more.
Both boxes accelerate at the same rate.
Both boxes remain at rest.
CORRECT ANSWER
The box with less mass accelerates more.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 62
A heavy truck and a light car travel at the same velocity side-by-side on the highway. Both drivers apply
the same braking force at the same moment.
What will happen to the two vehicles?
The car will slow down more quickly than the truck.
The truck will slow down more quickly than the car.
Both vehicles will slow down at the same rate.
The car will slow down but the truck will continue at the same speed.
CORRECT ANSWER
The car will slow down more quickly than the truck.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 62
Which force causes graphite from the tip of a pencil to transfer to the paper?
Friction
Gravity
Air Resistance
Tension
CORRECT ANSWER
Friction
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P R O F E S S I O N A L P R A C T I C E M AT E R I A L S
WGU C165 Integrated
Physical Science PA
Questions & Answers 2026-
2027 | Latest Verified
Questions
Verified Answers Exam Ready With Rationales
62 QUESTIONS
DOCUMENT OVERVIEW
This document provides 62 verified questions with correct answers pertaining to integrated physical
science concepts. Covering foundational principles of the discipline, it serves as a valuable resource for
studying, reviewing, and preparing for certification exams. Students can effectively utilize this material
for enhancing their understanding and ensuring mastery of key physical science topics.
CONTENTS
Physics Fundamentals Q1–Q14
Earth Science Concepts Q15–Q27
Chemical Properties and Reactions Q28–Q40
Atmospheric and Environmental Science Q41–Q49
Matter and Energy Q50–Q62
Page 1
, E XA M Q U EST I O N S
Q1 QUESTION 1 OF 62
A mathematical model is used to predict the trajectory of a bullet fired from a gun.
Which discipline of physical science is used to develop this model?
Physics
Chemistry
Earth science
Astronomy
CORRECT ANSWER
Physics
Q2 QUESTION 2 OF 62
Sir Isaac Newton discovered that the force of gravity between two masses increases if the masses
increase, and decreases if the distance between the masses increases. No experiments have ever
contradicted this relationship.
Which type of scientific statement is this?
Hypothesis
Theory
Law
Prediction
CORRECT ANSWER
Law
Q3 QUESTION 3 OF 62
A woman does pushups by lowering her body to the floor using her arms and then pressing against the
floor with her hands to push herself back up.
Which force causes her to rise?
The downward force of gravity that Earth exerts on the woman
The downward force that the woman's arms exert on the ground
The upward force that the ground exerts on the woman
The upward force that the woman's arms exert on the ground
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, CORRECT ANSWER
The upward force that the ground exerts on the woman
Q4 QUESTION 4 OF 62
Two boxes sitting on the floor look identical, but one has more mass than the other.
What happens when the same net force, sufficient to overcome static friction, is applied to each box?
The box with less mass accelerates more.
The box with more mass accelerates more.
Both boxes accelerate at the same rate.
Both boxes remain at rest.
CORRECT ANSWER
The box with less mass accelerates more.
Q5 QUESTION 5 OF 62
A heavy truck and a light car travel at the same velocity side-by-side on the highway. Both drivers apply
the same braking force at the same moment.
What will happen to the two vehicles?
The car will slow down more quickly than the truck.
The truck will slow down more quickly than the car.
Both vehicles will slow down at the same rate.
The car will slow down but the truck will continue at the same speed.
CORRECT ANSWER
The car will slow down more quickly than the truck.
Q6 QUESTION 6 OF 62
Which force causes graphite from the tip of a pencil to transfer to the paper?
Friction
Gravity
Air Resistance
Tension
CORRECT ANSWER
Friction
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