GENERAL PHYSICS I

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A. TERMS. Define the following terms.

Physics
Physical Quantities
Calibrate
Accuracy
True Value
Round Off
Scalar

Natural Phenomena
Problem
Uncertainty
Precision
Measured Value
Physical Quantities
Kinematics

Model
Measure
Error
Variance
Significant Figures
Measurement
Distance

Velocity

Acceleration

Direction

Particle/ Body
Units
Risk
Human Error
Scientific Notation
Unit
Displacement
Instantaneous
Velocity

System
Certain Standards
Discrepancy
Machine Error
Prefixes
Vector
Speed
Instantaneous
Acceleration

B. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Write the letter of the correct answer. If all of the choices are correct, write G, if none of
the choices are correct, write P.
____1. Physics is an experimental science. Physicist observe the phenomena of __ (choices are A to D) and try
to find patterns that relate these phenomena. Physics try to explain __ (choices are E to H).
A. Nature
B. Body
C. Weather patterns
D. Chemical properties
E. Natural phenomena
F. Biological aspects
G. Meteorological aspects
H. Chemical changes
____2. The Problem-Solving Strategies I SEE stands for __.
A. Identify, Set-up, Execute, Evaluate
B. Identify, Set-up, Evaluate, Execute
C. Identify, Sketch, Execute, Evaluate
D. Identify, Sketch, Evaluate, Execute
____3. This step in the Problem-Solving Strategies is where you do the math. This is where you decide what
equations to use and how to use them. Make sure
A. Identify
B. Execute
C. Evaluate
D. Sketch
____4. This step in the Problem-Solving Strategies is where you recheck your work.
A. Identify
B. Execute
C. Evaluate
D. Sketch
____5. This step in the Problem-Solving Strategies is where you know the given. You also know the target
variable, the quantities that you are trying to find. Know these stated quantities, whether stated or
implied in the problem. This step is essential whether the problem asks for an algebraic expression or a
numerical answer.
A. Identify
B. Execute
C. Evaluate
D. Sketch
____6. This step in the Problem-Solving Strategies is where you draw a figure of the situation described in the
problem.
A. Identify
B. Execute
C. Evaluate
D. Sketch
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____7. In physics, ___ is a simplified version of a physical system that would be too complicated to analyze in
full detail.
A. Particle
B. Body
C. Model
D. System
____8. We neglect the size and shape of an object by representing it as a point object, or __. (Two possible
answers)
A. Particle
B. Body
C. Model
D. System
____9. A useful ____ is one that simplifies a problem enough to make it manageable, yet keep its essential
features. (Two possible answers)
A. Particle
B. Body
C. Model
D. System
____10. A model and particle or body combined together is called as a __.
A. Particle
B. Body
C. Model
D. System
____11. A system is composes different __ quantities.
A. Physical
B. Chemical
C. Scalar
D. Vector
____12. Any number to describe a physical phenomenon quantitatively is called __.
A. Scalar Quantity
B. Physical Quantity C. Chemical Quantity
D. Vector Quantity
____13. Physical quantities are also known as __.
A. Derived quantities B. Base quantities
C. Professional quantities
D. Energetic quantities
____14. A physical quantity consists of a __.
A. Analogical Magnitude
B. Numerical magnitude
C. Alphabetical Magnitude
D. Symbolic Magnitude
____15. To make accurate, reliable measurements, we need units of measurement that do not change and that
can be duplicated by observers in various locations. The system of units used by scientists and engineers
around the world is commonly called the metric system, but in 1960 it has been officially as the __ or
SI (the abbreviation for its French name, Systme International.)
A. Intercall System B. System Intercall
C. System International
D. International System
____16. Which of the following is NOT a SI unit?
A. meter
B. second
C. Ampere
D. Kelvin
____17. Which of the following is A SI BASE UNIT?
A. Length
B. Time
C. Electric Current
D. Temperature
____18. Which of the following is A SCALAR QUANTITY?
A. Momentum
B. Force
C. Weight
D. Distance
____19. Which of the following is A VECTOR QUANTITY?
A. Volume
B. Velocity
C. Area
D. Temperature
____20. The names of the additional units are derived by adding a __ to the name of the fundamental unit.
A. Affix
B. Suffix
C. Prefix
D. Circumfix
____21. __ is the distinction between different measurements.
A. Risk
B. Measurement
C. Uncertainty
D. Calibration
____22. In physics, the jargon for 3-dimensional object is called __. (Two possible answers)
A. Body
B. Particle
C. Scale Model
D. Model
____23. A representation of an object with a congruent dimension is a __.
A. Body
B. Particle
C. Scale Model
D. Model
____24. When we measure physical quantities, we use units to look or compare with certain standards. We use
a measuring device in measuring. When it malfunctions, we just need to do __.
A. Risk
B. Measurement
C. Uncertainty
D. Calibration
____25. We measure to reduce __.
A. Risk
B. Measurement
C. Uncertainty
D. Calibration
____26. In order to reduce __, we need to have accuracy and precision.
A. Risk
B. Measurement
C. Uncertainty
D. Calibration
____27. __ leads to ERRORS, which is also known as DISCREPANCY.
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A. Risk
B. Measurement
C. Uncertainty
D. Calibration
____28. It refers to the maximum difference there is likely to be between the true value and measured value.
A. Accuracy
B. Precision
C. Error
D. Variance
____29. It refers to the how certain your measurement to the actual value.
A. Accuracy
B. Precision
C. Error
D. Variance
____30. It refers on how close your measurement to other values.
A. Accuracy
B. Precision
C. Error
D. Variance
____31. Which of the following are the kinds of values?
I. True Value
II. Fake Value
III. Measured Value
A. I Only
B. II Only
C. III Only
D. I and II Only
E. II and III Only
F. I and III Only
For numbers 32 to 35, refer to the photo below.

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____32. Which of the following shows High Accuracy and High Precision?
____33. Which of the following shows being Precise only?
____34. Which of the following shows being Accurate only?
____35. Which of the following shows Low Accuracy and Low Precision?
____36. To reduce human error, we can __.
A. Practice
B. Calibrate
C. Reduce
D. Measure
____37. To reduce machine error, we can __.
A. Practice
B. Calibrate
C. Reduce
D. Measure
____38. The following below are proper ways to show uncertainty except for one. Which is it?
A. 45.23mm 0.23mm
B. 12.35 + 0.32 0.32
C. 45.23mm 10%
D. 45.23(21)
____39. Wheres the TRUE VALUE located in the uncertainty given here: 45.23mm 0.23mm
A. 45mm TRUE VALUE 45.46mm
B. 45.23mm TRUE VALUE 0.23mm
C. TRUE VALUE 45.23mm 0.23mm TRUE VALUE
D. 45.23mm TRUE VALUE
____40. In many cases, the uncertainty of a number is not stated explicitly. Instead, the uncertainty is indicated
by the number of meaningful digits, or __, in the measured value
A. Rounding off
B. Significant Figures C. Scientific Notation
D. Vectors
____41. When we calculate with very large or very small numbers, we can show significant figures by using __,
sometimes called powers-of-ten notation.
A. Rounding off
B. Significant Figures C. Scientific Notation
D. Vectors
____42. In Scientific Notation, the decimal point moving to the left means __.
A. Negative Exponent B. Positive Exponent C. Neutral Exponent
D. Exponent Exponent
____43. In Scientific Notation, the decimal point moving to the right means __.
A. Negative Exponent B. Positive Exponent C. Neutral Exponent
D. Exponent Exponent
____44. The notation for Scientific Notation is __.

A. 10
B. + 10
C. 10
D. 10
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____45. In the notation used by the Scientific Notation, N is a coefficient whose value ranges form __.
A. zero to ten
B. one to ten
C. one to less than ten
D. zero to less than ten.
____46. In the notation used by the Scientific Notation, n is an exponent of 10 whose values ranges from __
exponent.
A. positive to negative
B. zero to less than ten
B. one to less than ten
D. negative to positive
____47. The following are rules for Significant Figures except for __.
A. All non-zero digits are significant.
B. Zeroes after a non-zero digit and after a decimal point is significant.
C. Zeroes in between of nonzero digit or a significant figure is significant.
D. Zeroes that are place holders are significant.
E. All digits in a scientific notation in significant.
____48. Given the two statements below: Write A if only the first statement is TRUE. Write B if only the second
statement is TRUE. Write C if both statements are TRUE. Write D if NONE.
I. In significant figures, for addition and subtraction, follow the least significant figures.
II. In significant figures, for multiplication and division, follow the least decimal place.
For numbers 49 to 52, refer to the equation below.

____49. Which of the following is known as a arrow head?

____50. Which of the following is known as direction?
____51. Which of the following is known as magnitude?
____52. Which of the following is known as hat?

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For number 53 to 56, refer to the choices below.

In which case the car is accelerating?
A. change in direction B. change in speed C. change in velocity
____53. A car changing lanes at a constant speed.
____54. A car sp eeding up in an effort to beat the red light.
____55. A car slowing down while making a left turn.
____56. A car going around a rotunda at a constant speed.

D. change in acceleration

C. Define the following terms.

1. Scalar - ______________________________________________________________________________
2. Vector - _____________________________________________________________________________
3. Magnitude - __________________________________________________________________________
4. Direction - ___________________________________________________________________________
5. Kinematics - __________________________________________________________________________
6. Distance - ____________________________________________________________________________
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7. Displacement - _______________________________________________________________________
8. Speed - ______________________________________________________________________________
9. Velocity - ____________________________________________________________________________
10. Instantaneous Velocity - ________________________________________________________________
11. Average Velocity - _____________________________________________________________________
12. Acceleration - ________________________________________________________________________
13. Instantaneous Acceleration - ____________________________________________________________
14. Average Acceleration - _________________________________________________________________
15. Constant Acceleration - _________________________________________________________________
D. VECTORS. Draw the needed vector.
1. Negative of a Vector
2. Equal Vectors

3. Antiparallel Vector

4. Parallel Vector

E. GRAPHS. Have a knowledge of the following graphs.

1. displacement vs. time graph
2. velocity vs. time graph
3. speed vs. time
4. distance vs. square of time graph
F. MATCHING TYPE. Write the correct letter.
COLUMN A
COLUMN B
____1. meter
____W. n/ mol
____2. second
____Y. kg/ g
____3. mole
____L. cd
____4. candela
____I. A
____5. Ampere
____E. m
____6. Kelvin
____T. K
____7. kilogram/ gram
____H. s

COLUMN C
O. luminous intensity
M. length
A. electric current
S. area
G. temperature
N. amount of substance
Z. length
P. time

G. FORMULA.

c a2 b2 ,

R x2 y2

opposite

adjacent

arctan

dista nce x

velocity

displacement
time

Ins tan tan ous Velocity lim

t 0

x
t

acceleration (a)

v f vi
2
v
t

v f vi at

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displacement x
dis tan ce
speed
time

average velocity

V f vi
x
2

2ax v f vi
2

x vi t

1 2
at
2

*PROBLEM SETS ARE NOT INCLUDED HERE.

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