Physics Exam Trivia
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What older unit of luminance is roughly equal to 10.8 lux?
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Footcandle
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Typhoon
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Density
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Glow
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The 'Physics Exam Trivia' quiz assesses knowledge in fundamental physics measurements and units. It covers concepts like luminance, frequency, and lens types, enhancing understanding of basic physics principles relevant for students and enthusiasts.
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Twelve dozen make up one of what unit of measurement?
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Gross
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Peck
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Baker's Dozen
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Bushel
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A. Gross -
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What sort of lens curves inward?
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Round
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Concave
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Geologic
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Greenhouse Effect
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A. Concave -
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One of what unit is equal to one cycle per second?
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Cord
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Hertz
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Roentgen
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Ream
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A. Hertz -
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How many decivolts are there in one volt?
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100 Volts
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10 Volts
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1,000 Volts
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500 Volts
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A. 10 Volts -
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What is multiplied by speed to give distance traveled?
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Weight
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Velocity
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Time
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Acceleration
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A. Time -
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What simple machine is used to raise a flag by pulling on a rope?
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Pulley
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Inclined Plane
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Lever
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Screw
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A. Pulley -
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A plane traveling six times faster than sound is said to fly at what speed?
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Ultra 6
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Mach 1
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Mach 6
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6X
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A. Mach 6 -
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Which one is a measure of how fast something moves?
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Mass
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Distance
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Mileage
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Speed
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A. Speed -
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Which of these is a good analogy for the way sound travels?
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A Dog Running
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Ripple In A Pond
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A Bouncing Ball
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A Wall Collapsing
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A. Ripple In A Pond -
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What is the value of pi, approximated to nine decimal points?
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3
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3.141592654
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3.333333333
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3.25687523
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A. 3.141592654 -
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How is British Thermal Unit generally abbreviated?
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Megawatt
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BU
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BTU
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Ethnobotanical
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A. BTU -
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What force keeps a rolling ball on a flat surface from rolling forever?
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Friction
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Hand
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Lift
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Warm
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A. Friction -
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What is the SI-derived unit of electric potential difference?
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Watt
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Kilogram
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Volt
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Newton
Correct Answer
A. Volt -
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What process of atomic decay is measured in becquerels?
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Radioactivity
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Oxidation
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Reduction
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Heat Transfer
Correct Answer
A. Radioactivity -
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