Physics Chapter 1 Quiz

What is the definition of physics?

• The study of mathematical equations

• The study of matter and energy and their relationships

• The study of chemical reactions

• The study of biological systems

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What is the purpose of dimensional analysis?

• To determine the accuracy of a measurement

• To analyze data using graphs

• To check that an answer will be in the correct units

• To measure the precision of a quantity

What are significant digits?

• The digits that are least important in a measurement

• The digits that are used to calculate accuracy

• The digits that are most important in a measurement

• The digits that are used to calculate precision

What is the scientific method?

• A method of describing and explaining nature

• A method of measuring and finding reproducible results

• A method of plotting data in graphical form

• A systematic method of observing, experimenting, and analyzing to answer questions about the natural world

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What is a scientific law?

• A precise mathematical equation

• A reproducible measurement

• A well-established explanation of nature

• A well-established description of nature

What is a scientific theory?

• A well-established explanation of nature

• A precise mathematical equation

• A well-established description of nature

• A reproducible measurement

What is the purpose of precision in measurement?

• To check that an answer will be in the correct units

• To analyze data using graphs

• To measure the extent to which a measurement matches the true value

• To determine the degree of exactness with which a quantity is measured

What is accuracy in measurement?

• The precision of a measurement

• The reproducibility of a measurement

• The degree of exactness with which a quantity is measured

• The extent to which a measurement matches the true value

What is the purpose of graphing data?

• To determine the precision of a measurement

• To analyze the scientific method

• To measure the accuracy of a quantity

• To show the relationship between two variables

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What is the line of best fit?

• The line that represents a linear relationship

• The line that represents a quadratic relationship

• The line that represents an inverse relationship

• The line that best passes through or near graphed data

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