First Quarterly Exam in General Physics 1

What is the base unit for measuring length in the International System of Units (SI)?

• Kilogram

• Second

• Meter

• Liter

Which instrument is commonly used to measure temperature in degrees Celsius?

• Barometer

• Thermometer

• Hydrometer

• Ammeter

In the metric system, how many millimeters are in a centimeter?

• 10

• 100

• 1,000

• 100,000

What is the SI unit for measuring time?

• Joule

• Kelvin

• Second

• Newton

Which of the following is a measure of the amount of substance in a given sample?

• Mole

• Ampere

• Pascal

• Coulomb

How many centimeters are in 2.5 meters?

• 0.25 cm

• 25 cm

• 250 cm

• 2,500 cm

If a speed limit is posted as 55 miles per hour, what is the equivalent speed in kilometers per hour?

• 55 km/h

• 88 km/h

• 70 km/h

• 48 km/h

Convert 500 milliliters to liters.

• 0.05 L

• 0.5 L

• 5 L

• 50

How many grams are in 0.5 kilograms?

• 50 g

• 500 g

• 5 g

• 0.05 g

If a distance is given as 10,000 centimeters, what is the equivalent length in meters?

• 10 m

• 100 m

• 1,000 m

• 100,000 m