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Questions on Physical Science fall under General science, which is 17.65% of the official CAT-ASVAB subtest specifications from the ASVAB.
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Physical science1 of 2
What is the chemical formula for water?
The answer
Answer: B. A water molecule has two hydrogen atoms bonded to one oxygen atom, written H2O. HO has only one hydrogen and is the hydroxyl group. H2O2 is hydrogen peroxide, with an extra oxygen atom. H3O is the hydronium ion (H3O+), formed when water gains a hydrogen ion.
Source: ASVAB - General Science: Physical Science - Chemistry Basics
Physical science2 of 2
Which type of energy is associated with the motion of an object?
The answer
Answer: C. Kinetic energy is the energy an object has because it is moving; a rolling truck has it. Potential energy is stored energy from position, like a rock on a ledge. Thermal energy is the internal energy of particles, felt as heat. Chemical energy is stored in bonds, as in fuel or batteries.
Source: ASVAB - General Science: Physical Science - Energy Types
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The benchmark score is 70% (CAT-ASVAB (adaptive) or paper form · AFQT reported as a 1–99 percentile · no universal passing score).
Yes. Every question is written from the official source for this exam (the handbook, test plan or exam objectives), and every answer carries a note naming the section it comes from.