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1. What is the value of the acceleration of an object moving at constant velocity?

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When an object is moving at a constant velocity, it means there is no change in speed or direction, resulting in zero acceleration according to Newton's First Law of Motion.

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Enhance your understanding of physics by filling in the blanks with the correct terminology. This quiz assesses your knowledge of fundamental physics concepts and terms, making it ideal... see morefor students looking to test and improve their grasp of the subject. see less

2. A vector quantity has both magnitude and ___ while a scalar has only magnitude.

Explanation

Vector quantities have both magnitude and direction, while scalar quantities have only magnitude.

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3. State Newton's First Law as completely as possible.

Explanation

Newton's First Law, also known as the Law of Inertia, states that an object will remain in its state of rest or motion unless acted upon by an external unbalanced force. This means that objects will continue their motion or lack of motion unless a force is applied to change that state.

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4. State Newton's Third Law.

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Newton's Third Law states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction. This means that whenever one object exerts a force on another object, the second object exerts an equal force in the opposite direction.

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5. What major contribution did Copernicus make to Astronomy?

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Copernicus proposed the heliocentric model, where the sun is at the center of the solar system and not the earth. This was a significant shift from the previously widely accepted geocentric model.

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6. I'm just like you, only ___.

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The correct answer is 'Prettier' as it completes the sentence making a comparison about physical appearance.

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7. An object will not fall back to Earth if it is thrown horizontally with a velocity of at least ___

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When an object is thrown horizontally at a velocity of at least 8 km/s (equivalent to 18,000 mph), it will achieve escape velocity and not fall back to Earth due to the gravitational pull. This is a key concept in understanding orbital mechanics and space travel.

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8. What provides the centripetal force needed to allow a car to turn a corner?

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When a car turns a corner, friction between the tires and the road provides the centripetal force necessary to keep the car moving in a circular path.

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9. The 'American' unit of power is ___?

Explanation

The 'American' unit of power, horsepower, is commonly used to measure the power of engines, particularly in the automotive industry.

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10. Energy is the ability to do ____.

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Energy is defined as the ability to do work, which involves applying a force to move an object over a distance. The incorrect answers listed do not accurately describe the concept of energy in the context of physics.

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11. For an object to be stable (not fall over), its center of mass (gravity) must remain over its ___?

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An object is stable when its center of mass stays above its base of support. The base provides stability by preventing the object from tipping over.

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12. What force keeps the planets in their orbits?

Explanation

Gravity is the force of attraction between objects with mass. It is responsible for the motion of planets around the Sun in their respective orbits. The other options do not accurately represent the force that keeps planets in their orbits.

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13. If you double your speed, how many times more distance do you need to stop?

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When you double your speed, your stopping distance increases by a factor of 4 due to the relationship between speed and stopping distance being quadratic.

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14. Kepler's mother was tried for ___

Explanation

Johannes Kepler's mother, Katharina Kepler, was tried for witchcraft during the infamous witch trial era in Europe.

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15. The metric unit of power is the ___

Explanation

Power is measured in watts, not joules, volts, or ohms. Joules are units of energy, volts measure electrical potential difference, and ohms measure electrical resistance.

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16. State Kepler's First Law of planetary motion.

Explanation

Kepler's First Law states that the orbit of each planet is an ellipse with the Sun at one of the two foci. This law describes the shape of planetary orbits in our solar system.

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17. What is the approximate value of atmospheric pressure on you right now?

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Atmospheric pressure typically ranges around 14.7 lb/in2 at sea level. 15 lb/in2 is a common rounded value used to represent atmospheric pressure in everyday calculations.

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18. How many neutrons are in the nucleus of a 14C (Carbon - 14)?

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In the nucleus of Carbon-14, there are 6 protons and 8 neutrons. The total number of neutrons can be calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the mass number.

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19. If you double the pressure of a gas, what happens to its volume?

Explanation

According to Boyle's Law, when pressure is doubled, the volume of a gas decreases to half. This is because the relationship between pressure and volume of a gas is inversely proportional when the temperature and amount of gas are constant.

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20. (3) What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?

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A barometer is specifically designed to measure atmospheric pressure, while a thermometer measures temperature, a hygrometer measures humidity, and an anemometer measures wind speed. Thus, the correct answer is 'Barometer'.

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21. Which of the following phenomena is NOT due to Bernoulli's principle?

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Bernoulli's principle explains the lift generated by airplane wings, the operation of carburetors in engines, and how fireplaces draw smoke up the chimney. Water skiing, however, is a surface water sport that does not directly involve the principles of fluid dynamics explained by Bernoulli's principle.

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22. How many electrons are in neutral Uranium 235U-92?

Explanation

The correct number of electrons in neutral Uranium 235U-92 is 92, which corresponds to the atomic number of uranium.

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23. In a container of fixed volume, what happens to the pressure if you increase the temperature?

Explanation

When the temperature of a gas in a fixed volume container is increased, the gas particles gain more kinetic energy, causing them to collide with the walls of the container more frequently and with greater force, resulting in an increase in pressure.

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24. Heat transfer that occurs in the absence of a medium across space is called ___?

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Heat transfer through radiation involves the emission of electromagnetic waves, while conduction and convection require a medium such as a solid, liquid, or gas for the transfer to occur. Insulation is a material used to reduce the transfer of heat through conduction or convection.

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25. (4) Heat transfer involving the movement of a cooled or heated fluid is called ___?

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In this context, convection refers to the transfer of heat through the movement of a fluid (liquid or gas). While radiation and conduction are also methods of heat transfer, they do not involve the movement of a fluid as convection does. Insulation, on the other hand, refers to materials that are used to reduce heat transfer rather than facilitate it through fluid movement.

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26. Heat transfer involving physical contact of two bodies is called ___

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Conduction is the process of heat transfer between two objects that are in direct contact with each other. Convection involves the transfer of heat through the movement of liquids or gases. Radiation is the transmission of heat through electromagnetic waves. Insulation is a material that is used to reduce the transfer of heat.

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27. Temperature is an indication of the ___ of molecules.

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Temperature is a measure of the average kinetic energy of the molecules in a substance. The motion of the molecules contributes to their kinetic energy, which in turn determines the temperature of the substance. Mass, volume, and density are properties of substances that are not directly related to temperature as it specifically refers to the average kinetic energy of molecules.

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28. The non-metric unit of heat amount is the ___?

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The British Thermal Unit (BTU) is a non-metric unit used to measure heat. It is commonly used in the United States. Joule, Calorie, and Kilowatt-hour are metric units of heat and energy measurement.

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29. (4) The temperature of the water in a boiling steam kettle or boiler is ___

Explanation

Water boils at 212 degrees Fahrenheit (100 degrees Celsius) at standard atmospheric pressure. Any other temperature options provided are incorrect in the context of boiling water.

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30. Does the temperature of an expanding gas increase or decrease?

Explanation

When a gas expands, it does work against its surroundings which causes it to lose energy. This energy loss results in a decrease in temperature according to the ideal gas law.

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What is the value of the acceleration of an object moving at constant...
A vector quantity has both magnitude and ___ while a scalar has only...
State Newton's First Law as completely as possible.
State Newton's Third Law.
What major contribution did Copernicus make to Astronomy?
I'm just like you, only ___.
An object will not fall back to Earth if it is thrown horizontally...
What provides the centripetal force needed to allow a car to turn a...
The 'American' unit of power is ___?
Energy is the ability to do ____.
For an object to be stable (not fall over), its center of mass...
What force keeps the planets in their orbits?
If you double your speed, how many times more distance do you need to...
Kepler's mother was tried for ___
The metric unit of power is the ___
State Kepler's First Law of planetary motion.
What is the approximate value of atmospheric pressure on you right...
How many neutrons are in the nucleus of a 14C (Carbon - 14)?
If you double the pressure of a gas, what happens to its volume?
(3) What instrument is used to measure atmospheric pressure?
Which of the following phenomena is NOT due to Bernoulli's principle?
How many electrons are in neutral Uranium 235U-92?
In a container of fixed volume, what happens to the pressure if you...
Heat transfer that occurs in the absence of a medium across space is...
(4) Heat transfer involving the movement of a cooled or heated fluid...
Heat transfer involving physical contact of two bodies is called ___
Temperature is an indication of the ___ of molecules.
The non-metric unit of heat amount is the ___?
(4) The temperature of the water in a boiling steam kettle or boiler...
Does the temperature of an expanding gas increase or decrease?
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