PSC 1121 STUDY GUIDE EXAM QUESTIONS
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Which of the following reasons explains why physics uses
mathematics? --CORRECT ANSWER--mathematics is a compact
language.
mathematics is unambiguous.
What is the central scientific debate concerning global warming? --
CORRECT ANSWER--The root causes for global warming.
Which of the following are advantages of quantitative predictions
versus qualitative predictions? --CORRECT ANSWER--Quantitative
predictions are inherently less vague than qualitative predictions.
Quantitative predictions are easily verified or invalidated.
Which of the following statements best describes how physics
concepts inter-relate to everyday phenomena? --CORRECT
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,ANSWER--Physical laws uncovered in any area of physics are
applicable to all other areas of physics.
A megagram is ______ times larger than a kilogram. --CORRECT
ANSWER--1,000
Which of the following types of questions would be in part of the
subject area of physics? --CORRECT ANSWER--Why do two
objects interact in a certain way?
How will one object interact with other objects?
What is the nature of the interaction between two objects?
What is the relationship between physics and mathematics? --
CORRECT ANSWER--Mathematics is a tool employed by
physicists.
Mathematics is a precise language that is employed by physicists.
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,which of the following are scientific statements (regardless of whether
the statements are true or false)? --CORRECT ANSWER--The moon
can only be observed at night.
The earth is 6000 years old.
Dilution of a substance with water increases its potency.
When the result of a test is unexpected, what is the first thing the
scientist conducting the test do? --CORRECT ANSWER--Repeat the
test under the same conditions.
the metric system uses multiple of _______ which matches well with
our base 10 number system, making it easier to work with smaller
parts of the whole unit. --CORRECT ANSWER--ten
You are told that there are three convenient units for some
calculations you must perform: baks, beks, and buks. Each unit is
represented symbolically by its vowel: baks by A, beks by E, and
buks by U. Match the English statement of the relationship between
the three units on the left with the symbolic formula on the right. --
CORRECT ANSWER--Baks are equal to two baks plus three beks:
A=2U + 3E.
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, Baks are equal to two buks divided by three beks: A=2U/3E.
Baks are equal to three beks divided by two buks: A= 3E/2U
Baks are equal to two buks times three beks: A= 6UE.
Which of the following sciences is the most fundamental (meaning its
theories are the basis of the other subjects)? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Physics
The English system of measurement is still commonly used in the
U.S. However, science is often done entirely with the metric system.
which of the following reasons explains why? --CORRECT
ANSWER--The metric system uses powers of 10 and common
prefixes.
The metric system is used throughout the rest of the world.
In the metric system, it is easy to connect from one unit to another.
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AND ANSWERS NEW UPDATE LATEST
UPGRADE
Which of the following reasons explains why physics uses
mathematics? --CORRECT ANSWER--mathematics is a compact
language.
mathematics is unambiguous.
What is the central scientific debate concerning global warming? --
CORRECT ANSWER--The root causes for global warming.
Which of the following are advantages of quantitative predictions
versus qualitative predictions? --CORRECT ANSWER--Quantitative
predictions are inherently less vague than qualitative predictions.
Quantitative predictions are easily verified or invalidated.
Which of the following statements best describes how physics
concepts inter-relate to everyday phenomena? --CORRECT
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,ANSWER--Physical laws uncovered in any area of physics are
applicable to all other areas of physics.
A megagram is ______ times larger than a kilogram. --CORRECT
ANSWER--1,000
Which of the following types of questions would be in part of the
subject area of physics? --CORRECT ANSWER--Why do two
objects interact in a certain way?
How will one object interact with other objects?
What is the nature of the interaction between two objects?
What is the relationship between physics and mathematics? --
CORRECT ANSWER--Mathematics is a tool employed by
physicists.
Mathematics is a precise language that is employed by physicists.
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,which of the following are scientific statements (regardless of whether
the statements are true or false)? --CORRECT ANSWER--The moon
can only be observed at night.
The earth is 6000 years old.
Dilution of a substance with water increases its potency.
When the result of a test is unexpected, what is the first thing the
scientist conducting the test do? --CORRECT ANSWER--Repeat the
test under the same conditions.
the metric system uses multiple of _______ which matches well with
our base 10 number system, making it easier to work with smaller
parts of the whole unit. --CORRECT ANSWER--ten
You are told that there are three convenient units for some
calculations you must perform: baks, beks, and buks. Each unit is
represented symbolically by its vowel: baks by A, beks by E, and
buks by U. Match the English statement of the relationship between
the three units on the left with the symbolic formula on the right. --
CORRECT ANSWER--Baks are equal to two baks plus three beks:
A=2U + 3E.
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, Baks are equal to two buks divided by three beks: A=2U/3E.
Baks are equal to three beks divided by two buks: A= 3E/2U
Baks are equal to two buks times three beks: A= 6UE.
Which of the following sciences is the most fundamental (meaning its
theories are the basis of the other subjects)? --CORRECT ANSWER--
Physics
The English system of measurement is still commonly used in the
U.S. However, science is often done entirely with the metric system.
which of the following reasons explains why? --CORRECT
ANSWER--The metric system uses powers of 10 and common
prefixes.
The metric system is used throughout the rest of the world.
In the metric system, it is easy to connect from one unit to another.
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