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Unit 1 - Physics HONORS - Linear Motion, Newton's Laws & more
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1
A bicycle moves at a constant speed of 4 m/s. How long it will take for the rider to move 36 m?
144 s
6 s
0.11 s
9 s
2
If I floss more, then I will have fewer cavities. What is the independent variable?
Amount of flossing
length of floss string
Number of cavities
Type of floss
3
Galileo Galilei
gravity causes towers to lean
gravity is 9.8 m/s2
gravity pulls more on massive objects
larger objects roll off the edge first
4
Why are subscripts used?
to verify answers
to make sure numbers are added correctly
for organization and clarity
to quantify the numbers better
5
Which of these is attributed to Albert Einstein?
God does not play dice with the universe.
E = mc2
Playing the violin.
I'd rather be an optimist and a fool than a pessimist and right.
6
What is Mr. Arbo's email address?
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
[email protected]
7
The parameter which tells the average distance of data points from the best fit line is _____.
standard deviation
parameter average
average distance
correlation factor
8
If you have the mass but need the weight...
gravity will is always straight
an A in Physics will be your fate
you'll get a nice homecoming date
multiply by 9.8
9
What type of triangle is needed to use the Pythagorean theorem?
right
scalene
equilateral
isoscelese
10
What word describes a triangle with two sides equal?
equilateral
right
isosceles
scalene
11
The metric prefix centi- means
1/100
1/10
1/1,000,000
1/1000
12
What is represented by the slope of a graph with opposite on the y-axis and adjacent on the x-axis?
sine
tangent
pythagorant
cosine
13
The metric prefix Giga- means
1,000,000,000
1000
1,000,000
100
14
Which of the following colleges has Mr. Arbo attended?
UAB (U Alabama-Birmingham)
UNO
Notre Dame
Washington University, St. Louis
15
How many micrograms are in one gram?
1,000,000
10
100
1,000
16
Identify the image.
semi-log graph
cartesian graph
log-log graph
natural exponential graph
17
What is represented by the SLOPE of a acceleration - time graph?
velocity
undefined / nothing
distance
acceleration
18
Which of the following is a mistake made by the scarecrow in Wizard of Oz?
saying Dorothy is a witch
saying square root instead of square
saying Pathetic instead of Pythagorean
saying scalene instead of isosceles
19
The metric prefix milli- means
1/100
1/1000
1/10
1/1,000,000
20
Adjacent divided by hypotenuse
tangent
sine
cosine
cosecant
21
How do you solve word problems?
by reading the problem over and over
get rid of the words
with calculus
by staring at the problem and the blank page
22
Where most people keep their force of gravity meter.
car
bath room
living room
garage
23
What is represented by the slope of a graph with adjacent on the y-axis and hypotenuse on the x-axis?
tangent
sine
cosine
pythagorant
24
Which of the following jobs has Mr. Arbo held/performed?
Brewery Manager
Author
Biomedical Engineer
High School teacher
25
How did Galileo's ramp experiment work?
He used his impeccable hearing skills
It measured distance by using large hills
It measured acceleration on a ramp
The wind rolled a ball along a stream
26
What are the units for sine?
arcs
degrees
there are none
radians
27
Which of the following cities has Mr. Arbo lived in?
Savannah
St. Simons Island
Birmingham
New Orleans
28
micro
10-6
10-12
10-3
10-9
29
Which of the following is a name for tan
-1
?
inverse tangent
arctangent
anti-tangent
reverse tangent
30
Which of the following is a mistake made by the scarecrow in Wizard of Oz?
saying the Pythagorean Theorem backwards
saying isosceles instead of right triangle
saying Pathetic instead of Pythagorean
saying scalene instead of isosceles
31
What are the units for gravity?
m/s
m
kg - m/s2
m/s2
32
A flat line on a position - time graph means ...
constant velocity
the object is stopped
the object is on cruise control
constant acceleration
33
Identify the image.
semi-log graph
natural exponential graph
log-log graph
cartesian graph
34
What is represented by the AREA under a position - time graph?
velocity
acceleration
distance
undefined / nothing
35
What is a Cartesian Graph?
It is a polar grid set up for round objects
It is a grid with an x and y axis
It is a grid with 3 axis; x, y and z
It is the line on a graph
36
What condition results in the distance - time graph being curved?
cruise control
non-zero acceleraton
constant velocity
zero initial velocity
37
What are the MKS units for mass?
Newtons
pounds
grams
kilograms
38
Which of these could be the reason m is used for slope in y = mx + b?
m is for movement
it's an upside down W
m for mathematics since it is a math term
mons means slope in French
39
What does negative velocity mean?
moving opposite of distance
moving in reverse
velocity in negative time (like yesterday)
moving left of acceleration
40
The metric prefix kilo- means
1000
1,000,000
10
100
41
What is represented by the AREA under a velocity - time graph?
velocity
distance
undefined / nothing
acceleration
42
F=ma
Newtons second law
Newtons fourth law
Newtons third law
Newtons first law
43
What type of motion is occurring when the slope of a vel-time graph is zero?
object moving in reverse
object is accelerating
object is on 'cruise control'
object is stopped
44
On a U.S. interstate highway, what does an even route number indicate?
The route is a southern transit way
The route runs east-west
The number of major interstates that it crosses
The number of rest areas every 100 miles
45
What are the MKS units for length?
kilometers
meters
centimeters
miles
46
The metric prefix Mega- means
million
thousand
billion
hundred
47
How can you find the slope of this curve at point C ?
find the area under the curve
it is not possible
measure the slope of a tangent line at point C
add the slopes at points a & b
48
Which of the following did Isaac Newton create?
trigonometry
Newtons
gravity
calculus
49
How many equations are needed to solve for n variables?
n / 2
n2
2n
n
50
The metric prefix Mega- means
100
1,000,000,000
1,000,000
1000
51
Cruise control
net force is zero
calculus is needed for motion graphs
area under position-time graph
position-time graph is curved
52
What word describes a triangle where no two sides are equal?
scalene
isosceles
right
equilateral
53
The difference between weight and the force of gravity.
9.8
6.02 x 1023
nothing
1/6
54
Who was the inventor of the Cartesian plane?
Descartes
Pythagoras
Ms. Pellisier
Einstein
55
What percentage of your Physics grade will come from tests and projects?
80%
70%
40%
20%
56
How many Torr are in one milli-Torr?
1/1,000
1/100
1/10
1 / million
57
Gravity is _____
only on Earth
9.8 meters per second squared
the opposite of weight
a force
58
How many significant figures are in 0.0420 kg?
2
3
4
5
59
What is the significance of significant figures?
measurement
to make numbers more accurate
to signify accuracy
to decrease the precision of the error
60
The metric prefix milli- means
one millionth
on tenth
one thousandth
one hundreth
61
Which of the following reduces friction?
more speed
more vertical force
more gravity
more mass
62
How fast is 60mph in MKS units?
26.8 m/s
it depends on the mass
100 kph
60 m/s
63
Identify
tangent
calculus
trigonometry of curves
slope of velocity-time
64
Identify
Pythagoras' hypotenuse
Newton's index finger
Einsteins big toe'
Galileo's middle finger
65
Newton's first law states...
acceleration depends on the forces acting upon an object
An object will remain at rest unless acted upon by an external force
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
an object moves when something touches it
66
Identify the image.
circular exponent graph
polar graph
pi graph
logarhythmic graph
67
When do most people use negative time?
when sleeping
during football games
for rocket launches
when travelling in a parallel universe
68
What is represented by the SLOPE of a velocity - time graph?
distance
acceleration
velocity
undefined / nothing
69
Newton's second law states...
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction
Acceleration causes an object to speed up
Acceleration depends on the forces acting on an object
An object will remain at rest unless acted upon by anotherforce
70
Why does a comet's tail point away from the sun?
The comet's tail is following the path of Jupiter
A black hole pulls on the tail
The solar wind blows it that way
The moon's light only shines on the tail part of the comet
71
Opposite divided by hypotenuse
sine
cosine
tangent
cotangent
72
Isaac Newton's first law stated that....
people are the only living creatures with mass
only animals have mass
an object's momentum determines its mass
an object's speed is constant in the absence of forces
73
When is it okay to find average velocity by (v
i
& v
f
) / 2 ?
when acceleration is constant
when vi is zero
when distance is zero
when velocity is the slope of acceleration
74
When is calculus needed for motion problems?
when acceleration varies
when velocity is squared
with negative time
when the motion is circular
75
What happens with negative velocity and positive acceleration?
object alternates going left, right, left, right, ...
object slows, changes direction, speeds up
object changes distance from positive to negative
object slows to a stop
76
Opposite divided by adjacent
secant
sine
tangent
cosine
77
Newton's Third Law states...
For every action, there is a larger reaction.
For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction.
For every action, there is a smaller reaction.
Every action is caused by force.
78
What is Newton's 2nd law?
Forces can be a push or a pull
For every action there is an equal and opposite reaction
An object in motion tends to stop
F = ma
79
Which of the following is a derived unit?
meter
second
Newton
kilogram
80
The metric prefix Giga- means
million
thousand
billion
gazillion
81
What is represented by the AREA under an acceleration - time graph?
distance
velocity
acceleration
undefined / nothing
82
What is represented by the SLOPE of a distance - time graph?
distance
velocity
acceleration
undefined / nothing
83
What is the answer to this actual Jeopardy question?
The Sandlot
The Wizard of Oz
Gone With The Wind
Jurassic Park
84
A flat line on a velocity - time graph means ...
cruise control
a steady change in distance
all of these
zero acceleration
85
What is negative acceleration?
negative velocity with negative distance
acceleration with positive times negative
velocity minus distance
deceleration
86
Negative velocity with positive acceleration
moving forward and slowing down
moving forward and speeding up
moving backward and backing up faster
backing up and slowing down
87
How many micro-cranberries would be needed to make one cranberry?
1,000
100
1,000,000
10
