Introduction to Physics Total

What is physics?

• The study of elements.
• The study of living creatures.
• The study of planets.
• The study of the laws of nature.

Which of the following is not a characteristic of science?

• It is a process.
• It is an organized way of thinking about nature.
• It constantly evolves and changes.
• All part a characteristic of science.

Which of the following is not part of our scientific method?

• Observe & Question

• Build a prototype

• Test hypothesis

• Create a conclusion

Why is the scientific method useful?

• It provides a step by step procedure that can be repeated by others.
• It is a helpful guide for reading.
• It can be used as a doorstop.
• It can be used as a tax deduction.

A logical interpretation of an observation can best be described as a(n)

• inference.
• hypothesis.
• theory.
• fact.

Can a hypothesis become a theory?

• Yes!
• No!
• I don't know, but that sounds better than leaving it blank.
• Maybe?

An idea formulated to explain an observation that must be testable and make predictions in similar cases would describe a(n)

• fact.
• hypothesis.
• theory.
• law.

An explanation that attempts to explain how or why an event occurred is called a(n)

• hypothesis.
• theory.
• law.
• conspiracy.

A descriptive generalization of how the world behaves under certain circumstances would describe a(n)

• fact.
• hypothesis.
• theory.
• law.

After enough testing, a theory can become a law.

• True.
• False.
• Maybe.