Physics Vocabulary Quiz

The factor that is manipulated during the experiment.

• Dependent variable

• Control

• Independent variable

• Model

The factor whose outcome depends on the independent.

• Hypothesis

• Accuracy

• Model

• Dependent variable

A standard by which experimental results can be compared.

• Control

• Physics

• Measurement

• Theory

A testable explanation for a problem using what you know and have observed.

• Scientific method

• Hypothesis

• Scientific Law

• Accuracy

A representation of an idea, event, structure, or object that helps people better understand it.

• Scientific method

• Measurement

• Control

• Model

The branch of science that studies matter and energy.

• Biology

• Physics

• Chemistry

• Geology

An explanation of things or events based on knowledge gained from many observations and experimentations.

• Conclusion

• Scientific theory

• Scientific law

• hypothesis

A statement about what happens in nature and seems to be true all the times.

• Scientific Law

• Accuracy

• Scientific theory

• Precision

The method of treating units as algebraic quantities.

• Parallax

• Luminous intensity

• Dimensional analysis

• Linear relationship

A systematic way to observe, experiment, and analyze the world.

• Scientific Method

• Hypothesis

• Theory

• Variable