Chapter: 01 Physics, the Fundamental Science
Type: Definition
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
47) The subfield of ________ is the study of forces and motion.
Answer: mechanics
dynamics
kinetics
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: The Scope of Physics
Chapter: 01 Physics, the Fundamental Science
Type: Definition
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48) Four cars are required to take a group of 16 students on a trip. If there were 36 students to transport ________ cars would be needed.
Answer: 9
nine
9.0
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: The Role of Measurement and Mathematics in Physics
Chapter: 01 Physics, the Fundamental Science
Type: Numerical
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49) After making observations and finding some rules as to how nature works, a scientist proceeds to make a(n) ________ to explain the observed rules.
Answer: hypothesis
theory
model
Difficulty: 1 Easy
Topic: The Scientific Enterprise
Chapter: 01 Physics, the Fundamental Science
Type: Definition
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation
50) To prepare two servings of hot cereal, a cook mixes 1/3 cup of ground cereal with one cup of hot water. To prepare six servings will require ________ cup(s) of cereal and ________ cup(s) of hot water.
Answer: 1 and 3
1, 3
1; 3
Difficulty: 2 Medium
Topic: The Role of Measurement and Mathematics in Physics
Chapter: 01 Physics, the Fundamental Science
Type: Numerical
Accessibility: Keyboard Navigation