(1.) Physics Hl/Sl. Physical Measurement And Kinetics

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Quiz on physics sections 1 and 2, focusing on definitions. Don't screw up the definition questions! You get free points if you just learn them.

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1.

A derived unit is a unit derived from the combination of [...] units
2.

An accurate experiment is one that has a small [...] error
- A.
  
  Percentage
- B.
  
  Systematic
- C.
  
  Random
3.

A graph is extended in order for an intercept to be found. This process is known as ...
- A.
  
  Integration
- B.
  
  Interpolation
- C.
  
  Extrapolation
4.

The process of assuming that the trend line applies between two points is known as [...]
5.

Displacement (as a kinematic concept) can be defined as "the distance moved in a particular direction"
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
6.

Velocity is the rate of change of [...]
7.

Speed is the rate of change of [...]
8.

Acceleration is the rate of change of [...]
9.

Out of the concepts just defined (displacement, velocity, speed, and acceleration), two are scalars and two are vectors.
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
10.

The [...] velocity of an object is its velocity at a specific instant of time
- A.
  
  Average
- B.
  
  Constant
- C.
  
  Terminal
- D.
  
  Instantaneous
11.

An object is in a uniform gravitational field, accelerating vertically. Air resistance may be neglected. The object is thus in [...]
12.

A free-falling object has a net force on it that is equal to zero. The downward force of gravity has come to equal the upward force of drag. What has the object achieved?
- A.
  
  Constant acceleration
- B.
  
  Terminal velocity
- C.
  
  Strobe photography
13.

The origin of all everyday forces is either gravitational or [...]
14.

Up to an elastic limit, the extension, x, of a spring is proportional to the tension force, F. Who's the guy behind this law?
- A.
  
  Newton
- B.
  
  Rutherford
- C.
  
  Peter Stråe
- D.
  
  Hooke
15.

If the resultant force on an object is zero, then it is said to be in [...]
16.

Correct statement of Newton's second law: The resultant force is proportional to the rate of change of [...]
17.

"The force that opposes the relative motion of two surfaces and acts along the surfaces" Which force is being defined?
- A.
  
  Tension
- B.
  
  Friction
- C.
  
  Compression
- D.
  
  Lift
18.

Air resistance and drag are frictional forces
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
19.

The opposite of the tension force is the [...] force.
20.

Graviational force is the force between objects as a result of their ...
- A.
  
  Inertia
- B.
  
  Momentum
- C.
  
  Weights
- D.
  
  Masses
21.

The amount of matter contained in an object is the object's [...]
22.

The impulse can be defined as ...
- A.
  
  The change in kinetic energy
- B.
  
  The result of an inelastic collision
- C.
  
  The change of momentum
- D.
  
  The change of weight
23.

A collision in which no mechanical energy is lost is known as [...]
24.

Momentum is conserved in a totally inelastic collision
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False
25.

Kinetic energy is conserved in an inelastic collision
- A.
  
  True
- B.
  
  False