Physics of Everyday Phenomena, 6/e

Physics, the Fundamental Science

Mastery Quiz


1	A scientific law

		A)	is an educated guess
		B)	is an absolute truth
		C)	is a generalization based upon experiments or observation
		D)	represents the majority opinion of scientists in a vote

2	The term for the application of the basic laws of nature to produce practical devices for mankind is

		A)	Science
		B)	Technology

3	An essential feature of a scientific theory is

		A)	complexity
		B)	the use of mathematics
		C)	the use of specialized language
		D)	the making of predictions that can be tested

4	The basic unit of length in the metric system is the

		A)	inch
		B)	foot
		C)	centimeter
		D)	meter

5	A centimeter is

		A)	100 times larger than a meter
		B)	10 times longer than a meter
		C)	(1 / 10) as long as a meter
		D)	(1 / 100) as long as a meter
		E)	(1 / 1000) as long as a meter

6	A kilometer is

		A)	1000 times larger than a meter
		B)	100 times longer than a meter
		C)	10 times as long as a meter
		D)	(1 / 10) as long as a meter
		E)	(1/ 100) as long as a meter

7	One inch equals

		A)	25.4 centimeters
		B)	254 centimeters
		C)	2.54 centimeters
		D)	0.254 centimeter

8	A unit of volume in the metric system is the

		A)	quart
		B)	pint
		C)	cubic foot
		D)	liter
		E)	meter

9	The most widely used system of measurement in the world is the

		A)	Metric System
		B)	British System

10	The most fundamental science is

		A)	Biology
		B)	Chemistry
		C)	Geology
		D)	Physics

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