Physics and Units Quiz

What is the most basic of the sciences?

• Physics

• Astronomy

• Chemistry

• Biology

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Which scientist's laws are fundamental to rocketry and space travel?

• James Clerk Maxwell

• Niels Bohr

• Galileo Galilei

• Albert Einstein

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What is the SI unit of length?

• Inch

• Meter

• Centimeter

• Foot

What is the current definition of a meter based on?

• Length of a standard wooden meter stick

• Distance light travels in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 second

• Distance between two marks on a platinum-iridium bar

• Distance between the North Pole and the equator

What is the definition of a kilogram based on today?

• Mass of a standard cylinder of platinum-iridium alloy

• Mass of a cubic decimeter of water

• Weight of a liter of water

• A specific amount of water

Which of the following is a derived unit?

• Meter

• Newton

• Kilogram

• Second

What is the SI unit of time?

• Minute

• Hour

• Second

• Day

What is the primary focus of physics?

• Exploring historical events

• Predicting how nature will behave

• Understanding chemical reactions

• Studying living organisms

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What is the importance of defining units in physics experiments?

• To eliminate the need for measurements

• To ensure accuracy and reproducibility

• To confuse students

• To make experiments more complex

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