Which of the statements about the process of science is NOT true?

Scientists are almost always correct

Which of the following statements are true about scientific theories?

Theories are supported by multiple lines of evidence

An example of science Denialism would be __________________.

Dismissing the science of vaccinations because a celebrity said to

Which of the following explains how vectors (like velocity) and scalars (like speed) are different?

Vectors have magnitude and direction, while scalars only have magnitude

Which of the following is NOT a good reason to support science literacy in the general population?

Science is the one true path to utter bliss and longevity

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1
Formula for speed is
S=DxT
S=S/T
S=D/T
S=T/D
2
Scientists perform experiments to ____________
Verify their preconceived notions
Justify their existence
Secure grant money
Test hypotheses
3
Which of the statements about the process of science is NOT true?
Science, due to peer review & experimentation, is self-correcting
Explanations in science are repeatedly tested
Science relies upon evidence rather subjective opinions
Scientists are almost always correct
4
If the line on a distance time graph is flat, then the object must be...
stopped
moving at a constant speed
slowing down
speeding up
5
Which is the best definition of acceleration?
Rate of change in velocity
Slowing down
Speeding up
Changing direction
6
This distance time graph shows
stopped
acceleration
slowing down
constant speed
7
The slope of a distance time graph shows us
Speed
Force
Distance
Acceleration
8
Which of the following statements are true about scientific theories?
Theories are supported by multiple lines of evidence
Theories are facts
Theories are not questioned by scientists
Theories are never wrong
9
Acceleration is change in __________ over time
Mass
Velocity
Speed
Time
10
On a velocity time graph, the slope of the line tells us:
Total Distance Travelled
Speed
Acceleration
Velocity
11
If the slope of a distance time graph is negative, the object must be...
orbiting the planet
Coming back to origin
ceasing to exist
moving underground
12
___________ has both a magnitude and a direction.
Distance
Speed
Time
Displacement
13
Formula for Time is
T=EMC^2
T=S/D
T=SxD
T=D/S
14
This distance time graph shows
Speeding Up
Constant Speed
Stopped
Slowing down
15
Which of the following is the most important characteristic of a hypothesis?
It explains everything about that particular aspect of nature
It is proved to be true by subsequent testing
It looks good in print so when publishing the scientists look good
It can be tested
16
An example of science Denialism would be __________________.
Testing a hypothesis to see if it is wrong
Dismissing the science of vaccinations because a celebrity said to
Checking the math in the calculations of a published experiment
Seeking medical advice about vaccinations
17
Which of the following explains how vectors (like velocity) and scalars (like speed) are different?
Vectors and scalars are always represented by arrows
Vectors have magnitude and direction, while scalars only have magnitude
Vectors and scalars are quantities that both include a magnitude
Vectors and scalars are quantities that both include direction
18
Formula for Distance
D=(1/2S)/T
D=T/S
D=SxT
D=S/T
19
Which of the following is NOT a good reason to support science literacy in the general population?
So voters are able to make informed decisions
Science is the one true path to utter bliss and longevity
Science literacy helps you avoid being taken advantage of
Science literacy gives you a better understanding of complex explanations
20
If a planet is revolving around a sun at a constant speed, is it accelerating?
No
Yes

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