BJU Physics: Measurement

What is the primary purpose of studying physics from a biblical worldview?

• To prove evolution

• To understand God’s creation

• To build faster computers

• To make life easier

What is a challenge of doing physics?

• Physics never changes

• Measurements have limitations

• Experiments are always perfect

• There are no natural laws

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Which of the following is a fundamental dimension in physics?

• Temperature

• Force

• Mass

• Velocity

Which unit system is primarily used in physics today?

• Imperial units

• CGS units

• SI units

• Customary units

The SI unit of length is the ____

The SI unit of time is the ____

The SI unit of mass is the ____

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What is dimensional analysis used for?

• To decorate formulas

• To convert between units

• To solve for unknown constants only

• To prove evolution

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What does accuracy describe?

• How close a measurement is to the true value

• How repeatable a measurement is

• How fast a measurement is taken

• How complicated the method is

What does precision describe?

• Closeness to the true value

• Repeatability of results

• Correct units used

• Size of the measuring instrument