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Introduction to Physics

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Physics is concerned with which of the following matters?

a)

applying physics prinicples

b)

describing the physical world

c)

making predictions about a broad range of phenomena

d)

all of the above

2.

After making observations and collecting data that leads to a question, a physicist will then

a)

formulate and test hypotheses by experimentation

b)

state conclusions

c)

interpret the results

d)

revise the initial hypotheses

3.

How many variables may be tested legitimately in any one experiment?

a)

as many as a physicist can handle

b)

three

c)

one

d)

five

4.
Scientists test a hypothesis by
a)
formulating questions.
b)
designing models.
c)
doing experiments.
d)
drawing conclusions
5.
An important science skill is critical thinking. This means
a)
thinking logically to solve a problem.
b)
discovering the shortcomings of others.
c)
knowing when something is very important.
d)
testing a hypothesis during an experiment.
6.
A mathematical representation of an object or event is a
a)
model
b)
variable
c)
control
d)
theory
7.

Which of these is not within the scope of Physics

a)

Matter and energy

b)

Nature and its phenomena

c)

Sounds and Waves

d)

Animals and their anatomy

8.

Select all that is true about models

a)

A model is a representation of a phenomenon in nature

b)

A model is often modified as scientists gain more knowledge

c)

A model can replace reality

d)

A model can simplify complex systems

9.

In Greek, Physics means

(a)  

10.

What is physical science?

a)

The study of Scientific methods

b)

The study of knowledge

c)

The study of nonliving matter

d)

The study of living things.

11.

The stuff that everything is made of is:

a)

Earth

b)

wind

c)

Water

d)

Matter