Test Bank
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension
Chapter 3: Vectors and Two-Dimensional Motion
Chapter 4: The Laws of Motion
Chapter 5: Energy
Chapter 6: Momentum and Collisions
Chapter 7: Rotational Motion and the Law of Gravity
Chapter 8: Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational Dynamics
Chapter 9: Solids and Fluids
Chapter 10: Thermal Physics
Chapter 11: Energy in Thermal Processes
Chapter 12: The Laws of Thermodynamics
Chapter 13: Vibrations and Waves
Chapter 14: Sound
Chapter 15: Electric Forces and Electric Fields
Chapter 16: Electrical Energy and Capacitance
Chapter 17: Current and Resistance
Chapter 18: Direct-Current Circuits
Chapter 19: Magnetism
Chapter 20: Induced Voltages and Inductance
Chapter 21: Alternating Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 22: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Chapter 23: Mirrors and Lenses
Chapter 24: Wave Optics
Chapter 25: Optical Instruments
Chapter 26: Relativity
Chapter 27: Quantum Physics
Chapter 28: Atomic Physics
Chapter 29: Nuclear Physics
Chapter 30: Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles
,Chapter 1—Introduction
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Since 1983 the standard meter has been defined in terms of which of the following?
a.specific alloy bar housed at Sevres, France
b.wavelength of light emitted by krypton-86
c.distance from the Earth's equator to the
North Pole
d.the distance light travels in a certain fraction of
a second
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
2. Since 1967 the standard definition for the second has been based on which of the following?
a.characteristic frequency of the cesium-133
atom
b.average solar day
c.sidereal day
d.Greenwich Civil Time
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
3. In mechanics, physicists use three basic quantities to derive additional quantities. Mass is one of the three
quantities. What are the other two?
a.length and force
b.power and force
c.length and time
d.force and time
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
4. The prefixes which are abbreviated p, n, and G represent which of the following?
a.10-2, 10-6, and 1015
b.10-9, 106, and 1010
c.10-12, 10-9, and 109
d.10-15, 10-6, and 1012
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
5. The ratio M/m of the prefixes M and m has what value?
a.103
b.106
c.109
d.1018
, ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 2
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
6. One year is about ____ seconds while one day is exactly ____ seconds.
a.3.16 ´ 107, 86 400
b.5.26 ´ 105, 86 400
c.3.16 ´ 107, 8 640
d.1.04 ´ 106, 36 000
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
7. The nuclei of atoms contain
a.electrons only. b.neutrons
only. c.protons and
electrons. d.protons and
neutrons.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.2 The Building Blocks of Matter
8. When was the existence of the neutron confirmed?
a.in ancient times
b.in 1895
c.in 1932
d.in 1969
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.2 The Building Blocks of Matter
9. The proton contains which of the following combination of quarks?
a.two up quarks and one down quark
b.one up quark and two down quarks
c.one top quark and two bottom quarks
d.two top quarks and one bottom quark
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2
TOP: 1.2 The Building Blocks of Matter
10. Which formula is dimensionally consistent with an expression yielding a value for velocity? (a is
acceleration, x is distance, and t is time)
a.v/t2
b.vx2
c.v2/t
d.at
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 1 TOP: 1.3 Dimensional Analysis
11. Which expression is dimensionally consistent with an expression that would yield a value for time-1? (v is
velocity, x is distance, and t is time)
,Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Motion in One Dimension
Chapter 3: Vectors and Two-Dimensional Motion
Chapter 4: The Laws of Motion
Chapter 5: Energy
Chapter 6: Momentum and Collisions
Chapter 7: Rotational Motion and the Law of Gravity
Chapter 8: Rotational Equilibrium and Rotational Dynamics
Chapter 9: Solids and Fluids
Chapter 10: Thermal Physics
Chapter 11: Energy in Thermal Processes
Chapter 12: The Laws of Thermodynamics
Chapter 13: Vibrations and Waves
Chapter 14: Sound
Chapter 15: Electric Forces and Electric Fields
Chapter 16: Electrical Energy and Capacitance
Chapter 17: Current and Resistance
Chapter 18: Direct-Current Circuits
Chapter 19: Magnetism
Chapter 20: Induced Voltages and Inductance
Chapter 21: Alternating Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves
Chapter 22: Reflection and Refraction of Light
Chapter 23: Mirrors and Lenses
Chapter 24: Wave Optics
Chapter 25: Optical Instruments
Chapter 26: Relativity
Chapter 27: Quantum Physics
Chapter 28: Atomic Physics
Chapter 29: Nuclear Physics
Chapter 30: Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles
,Chapter 1—Introduction
MULTIPLE CHOICE
1. Since 1983 the standard meter has been defined in terms of which of the following?
a.specific alloy bar housed at Sevres, France
b.wavelength of light emitted by krypton-86
c.distance from the Earth's equator to the
North Pole
d.the distance light travels in a certain fraction of
a second
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
2. Since 1967 the standard definition for the second has been based on which of the following?
a.characteristic frequency of the cesium-133
atom
b.average solar day
c.sidereal day
d.Greenwich Civil Time
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
3. In mechanics, physicists use three basic quantities to derive additional quantities. Mass is one of the three
quantities. What are the other two?
a.length and force
b.power and force
c.length and time
d.force and time
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
4. The prefixes which are abbreviated p, n, and G represent which of the following?
a.10-2, 10-6, and 1015
b.10-9, 106, and 1010
c.10-12, 10-9, and 109
d.10-15, 10-6, and 1012
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
5. The ratio M/m of the prefixes M and m has what value?
a.103
b.106
c.109
d.1018
, ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 2
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
6. One year is about ____ seconds while one day is exactly ____ seconds.
a.3.16 ´ 107, 86 400
b.5.26 ´ 105, 86 400
c.3.16 ´ 107, 8 640
d.1.04 ´ 106, 36 000
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2
TOP: 1.1 Standards of Length, Mass, and Time
7. The nuclei of atoms contain
a.electrons only. b.neutrons
only. c.protons and
electrons. d.protons and
neutrons.
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.2 The Building Blocks of Matter
8. When was the existence of the neutron confirmed?
a.in ancient times
b.in 1895
c.in 1932
d.in 1969
ANS: C PTS: 1 DIF: 1
TOP: 1.2 The Building Blocks of Matter
9. The proton contains which of the following combination of quarks?
a.two up quarks and one down quark
b.one up quark and two down quarks
c.one top quark and two bottom quarks
d.two top quarks and one bottom quark
ANS: A PTS: 1 DIF: 2
TOP: 1.2 The Building Blocks of Matter
10. Which formula is dimensionally consistent with an expression yielding a value for velocity? (a is
acceleration, x is distance, and t is time)
a.v/t2
b.vx2
c.v2/t
d.at
ANS: D PTS: 1 DIF: 1 TOP: 1.3 Dimensional Analysis
11. Which expression is dimensionally consistent with an expression that would yield a value for time-1? (v is
velocity, x is distance, and t is time)
