Chapter 1B -Modeling Our World

Why are models important in physical science?

• They provide entertainment

• They help in understanding and explaining complex systems

• They are used for artistic purposes

• They have no importance in science

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What models are important in physical science?

• Fashion models

• Mathematical models

• Toy models

• Business models

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How do hypotheses, theories, and laws compare?

• They are all the same

• They are unrelated to each other

• They represent different stages in scientific understanding

• They are types of scientific equipment

How do we do science?

• By guessing and not testing

• Through systematic investigation and experimentation

• By following our intuition without evidence

• By accepting all claims without questioning

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Why do we approach science systematically?

• To make it more complicated

• To ensure consistent and reliable results

• Because it is a tradition

• To make it exclusive to scientists

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What is a model?

• A person who showcases clothing and accessories

• A workable explanation or description of a phenomenon

• A small-scale representation of a building

• A brand name for a line of products

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Which of the following is NOT a type of model?

• Physical

• Conceptual

• Mathematical

• Mystical

What is a theory?

• A scientific law

• A hypothesis

• A model that explains a related set of phenomena

• An untested idea

What is a law in the context of scientific models?

• A set of rules to govern behavior

• A model that explains phenomena under certain conditions

• A model that describes phenomena under certain conditions

• A theory that has been proven beyond any doubt

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Does a scientific law attempt to explain the phenomena it describes?

• Yes, it provides a detailed explanation

• No, it does not attempt to explain the phenomena

• Yes, but only under specific circumstances

• No, it only predicts the phenomena