CH1&2 mcq Practice

Which of the following is an area of physics that studies motion and its causes?

• thermodynamics

• quantum mechanics

• mechanics

• optics

Listening to your favorite radio station involves which area of physics?

• optics

• vibrations and wave phenomena

• thermodynamics

• relativity

The SI base unit for time is

• 1 day

• 1 minute

• 1 hour

• 1 second

A hiker uses a compass to navigate through the woods. Identify the area of physics that this involves.

• thermodynamics

• electromagnetism

• relativity

• quantum mechanics

A weather balloon records the temperature every hour. From the table above, the temperature

• increases

• decreases

• remains constant

• decreases and then increases

A baker makes a loaf of bread. Identify the area of physics that this involves.

• optics

• thermodynamics

• mechanics

• relativity

The SI base unit used to measure mass is the

• meter

• kilogram

• second

• liter

The Greek letter Δ (delta) indicates a(n)

• difference or change

• direct proportion

• sum or total

• inverse proportion

What is the speed of an object at rest?

• 0.0 m/s

• 9.8 m/s

• 1.0 m/s

• 9.81 m/s

Which of the following is the equation for average velocity?

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• v = Δa/Δt

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