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Which Instrument is Based on Physics? (Choose ONE)
Thermometer
ALL of them!
Blood Pressure Cuff
Speedometer
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In physics change in speed =
velocity x time taken
speed x time taken
acceleration x time taken
distance x time taken
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Physics is a(n)...
Practical science
Irregular science
Chemical science
Applied science
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Early work research for physics and engineering was done by
Heraclitus
Thales
Homer
Archimedes
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The branch of physics that deals with sound and sound waves.
acoustics
thermodynamics
optics
atomic and nuclear
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The branch of physics that deals with the properties of both visible and invisible light.
acoustics
atomic and nuclear physics
quantum physics
optics
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The physics of atoms, molecules, the uncertainty therein. (ie. Schrodinger’s cat)
mechanics
quantum physics
optics
astrophysics
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The branch of astronomy that deals with the physics of space phenomena.
quantum physics
astrophysics
mechanics
optics
9
What are some different types of conservation laws?
mass, energy, and momentum
momentum, mass, and music
mass, energy, and magic
energy, jumping, and mass
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This branch of physics explains how contact lenses help you see.
acoustics
atomic and nuclear
optics
mechanics
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This branch of physics explains why plugging in your iPad is important to its use.
optics
atomic and nuclear
electricity and magnetism
quantum physics
12
How many fundamental forces are in nature?
4
3
5
1
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This branch of physics explains how changing gears on a bike makes it easier to climb a hill.
mechanics
atomic and nuclear
optics
electricity and magnetism
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Which of the 4 fundamental forces in physics is considered the weakest?
strong nuclear force
electromagnetic force
gravity
weak nuclear force
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Whose Laws of Motion are the Foundation for Classical Physics?
Leibnitz
Aristotle
Newton
Copernicus
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How many laws of motion are there?
4
2
1
3
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Branch of physics that deals with thermal energy and its conversion to other forms of energy.
astrophysics
thermodynamics
quantum physics
optics
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Albert Einstein was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics.
False
True
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This branch of physics explains how it may be possible for a cat to be both dead and alive.
optics
mechanics
quantum physics
astrophysics
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In physics, work is defined as
force times time.
force times distance.
force divided by distance.
distance divided by time.
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This branch of physics explains why shutting your drapes at night will keep your room warmer.
optics
mechanics
thermodynamics
astrophysics
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Physics is…
The science of matter and energy
None of the above
The science of invisible matter
The science of story-telling
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The laws of conservation states.......
What goes up must come down
Gravity creates energy
Energy is awesome
Energy is neither created nor destroyed
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This branch of physics explains why no on can live near the Chernobyl power plant any more.
quantum physics
atomic and nuclear physics
mechanics
thermodynamics
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On what two main physics concepts do roller coasters rely?
friction & mass
gravity & inertia
mass & weight
engines & batteries
