According to the scientific method, why does a physicist make observations and collect data?

to decide which parts of a problem are important

In the steps of the scientific method, how does a physicist formulate and objectively test hypotheses?

making observations and collecting data

Diagrams are not designed to

show relationships between concepts

Why do physicists use models?

to explain the basic features of cmoplex phenomena

to explain the complex features of simple phenomena

to describe all aspects of phenomenon

Which statement about models is not correct?

models manipulate a single variable or factor in an experiment

Models describe only part of reality

models help guide experimental design

Physics Chapter 1

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1.

According to the scientific method, why does a physicist make observations and collect data?
- A.
  
  To decide which parts of a problem are important
- B.
  
  To ask a question
- C.
  
  To make an interpretation
- D.
  
  To solve all problems
Correct Answer
B. To ask a question
2.

According to the scientific method, how does a physicist formulate and objectively test hypotheses?
- A.
  
  By defending an opinion
- B.
  
  By interpreting graphs
- C.
  
  By experiments
- D.
  
  By stating conclusions
Correct Answer
C. By experiments
3.

In the steps of the scientific method, how does a physicist formulate and objectively test hypotheses?
- A.
  
  Interpreting results
- B.
  
  Stating conclusions
- C.
  
  Conducting experiments
- D.
  
  Making observations and collecting data
Correct Answer
A. Interpreting results
4.

Diagrams are not designed to
- A.
  
  Show relationships between concepts
- B.
  
  Show setups of experiments
- C.
  
  Measure an event or situation
- D.
  
  Label parts of a model
Correct Answer
C. Measure an event or situation
5.

Why do physicists use models?
- A.
  
  To explain the complex features of simple phenomena
- B.
  
  To describe all aspects of phenomenon
- C.
  
  To explain the basic features of cmoplex phenomena
- D.
  
  To describe all reality
Correct Answer
C. To explain the basic features of cmoplex phenomena
6.

Which statement about models is not correct?
- A.
  
  Models describe only part of reality
- B.
  
  Models hlep build hypotheses
- C.
  
  Models help guide experimental design
- D.
  
  Models manipulate a single variable or factor in an experiment
Correct Answer
D. Models manipulate a single variable or factor in an experiment
7.

The symbol mm represents a
- A.
  
  Micrometer
- B.
  
  Millimeter
- C.
  
  Megameter
- D.
  
  Manometer
Correct Answer
B. Millimeter
8.

The SI base unit used to measure mass is the
- A.
  
  Meter
- B.
  
  Second
- C.
  
  Kilogram
- D.
  
  Liter
Correct Answer
C. Kilogram
9.

The SI base unit for time is
- A.
  
  1 day
- B.
  
  1 hour
- C.
  
  1 minute
- D.
  
  1 second
Correct Answer
D. 1 second
10.

The most appropriate SI unit for measuring the length of an automobile is the
- A.
  
  Micron
- B.
  
  Kilometer
- C.
  
  Meter
- D.
  
  Nanometer
Correct Answer
C. Meter

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Physics Chapter 1

According to the scientific method, why does a physicist make observations and collect data?

According to the scientific method, how does a physicist formulate and objectively test hypotheses?

In the steps of the scientific method, how does a physicist formulate and objectively test hypotheses?

Diagrams are not designed to

Why do physicists use models?

Which statement about models is not correct?

The symbol mm represents a

The SI base unit used to measure mass is the

The SI base unit for time is

The most appropriate SI unit for measuring the length of an automobile is the