Phys Fall Final Exam Review Flashcards

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How many significant figures are there in the following measurement? 0.0845 kg

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3

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A pilot uses a compass to navigate a bomber. Identify the area of physics that this involves.

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electromagnetism

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How does a physicist formulate and objectively test hypotheses according to the scientific method?

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By experiments

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What typically causes a lack of precision in scientific measurements?

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limitations of the measuring instrument.

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For a hypothesis to be scientific, it must

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have a test for proving it wrong.

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The diagram shows the marks made by five shots on a target board. What is the classification of the shots?

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precise but not accurate

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Which of the following is correct scientific notation? Options: 20.35 x 10⁴, .2035 x 10⁴, 2035 ⁴, 2.035 x10⁴

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2.035 x10⁴

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Which number is equivalent to 0.000 000 1?

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10^-7

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How many sig figs are in the following measurement? 2.4050 X 10^-3

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5

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52.6 g + 309.1 g + 77.214 g

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438.9