Introduction to Physics

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Determine the order of magnitude of the average atomic spacing, 5 x 10⁻¹⁰ m, in nanometers.

5 x 10⁻¹² m
0.5 x 10⁻¹⁰ m
0.5 x 10⁻⁹ m (correct)
5 x 10⁻⁹ m

What is the average speed of a commercial airline in meters per second?

150 x 10⁶ m/s
343 m/s
264 m/s (correct)
950 m/s

What is the standard unit of measurement for length in the MKS system?

Kilogram
Second
Meter (correct)
Joule

What is the universal definition of 1 meter?

The distance traveled by light in a vacuum in 1/299,792,458 of a second. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the unit for density in MKS units?

kg/m³ (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate conversion factor for converting cubic centimeters (cm³) to cubic meters (m³)?

10⁻⁶ (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these IS NOT a benefit of using a standard based on the wavelength of light emitted by an excited gas for calibrating lengths?

It is easily accessible and readily available. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the frequency of the hyperfine transition of the ground state of Cesium 133 atoms used in atomic clocks?

9,192,631,770 Hz (D) Signup and view all the answers

In the provided text, how many places are shifted to the left when converting grams (g) to kilograms (kg) in the MKS system?

3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of an atomic clock?

To convert counts into time. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the standard for 1 kg mass since 2019?

The Planck constant, velocity of light and frequency of the transition of Cs133. (B) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these are considered basic units of measurement in physics?

Length, time, mass. (A) Signup and view all the answers

In what way do MKS units and SI units differ?

They differ in their definition of the energy unit for heat. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of osmium, according to the provided information?

22.6 x 10^3 kg/m^3 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate value of 1 inch in millimeters?

25.4 mm (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the formula used to calculate the volume of a sphere, as shown in the text?

V = (4/3)πr^3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the mass of the proton mentioned in the text?

1.67 x 10^-27 kg (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of the proton calculated in the text?

0.23 x 10^18 kg/m^3 (A) Signup and view all the answers

What does the text emphasize about the proton model?

It's a simplified model and not a completely accurate depiction. (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the value of 1 femtometer (fm) in meters?

1 x 10^-15 m (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the density of lead, calculated in the text, in SI unit?

11.4 kg/m^3 (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of these statements aligns with the central theme of the text regarding Physics?

Physics primarily focuses on the quantitative understanding of cause-and-effect relationships. (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of the 5-mm foam lining on the inner surface of Tesla car tires?

It helps to reduce interior road noise, but its effectiveness is not explicitly quantified. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements BEST describes the relationship between facts and principles in the context of Physics?

Principles describe the reason behind facts, while facts represent observed correlations. (D) Signup and view all the answers

The text highlights the significance of quantifying events in Physics. Which of these examples BEST demonstrates this idea?

The presence of 5-mm foam lining in Tesla tires. (C) Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what is the primary reason for the widespread adoption of standardized units in scientific communication?

To facilitate communication and understanding between different investigators. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a fundamental quantity necessary to describe any physical event, as outlined in the text?

Force (C) Signup and view all the answers

Why is the Big Bang considered a theory and not a law?

The Big Bang is a unique event that cannot be repeated for verification. (B) Signup and view all the answers

The text emphasizes the distinction between truth and half-truth in scientific investigations. What is an example of a half-truth highlighted in the text?

Some companies promote tires with lower rolling friction as being more fuel-efficient than standard tires. (D) Signup and view all the answers

At what angle does the difference between tan(α) and α begin to exceed 0.1?

33.0° (A) Signup and view all the answers

What is the approximate sine value for an angle of 20.0°?

0.364 (C) Signup and view all the answers

When converting 38 m/s to mph, what conversion factors are used?

Meters to miles and seconds to hours (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of converting 85.0 mph to km/h?

137.0 km/h (C) Signup and view all the answers

What does the dimension analysis help ensure in calculations?

The final result is of the correct unit or dimension (A) Signup and view all the answers

How does sine perform compared to tangent for the angle of 31°?

Sine is about -5% off compared to tangent (A) Signup and view all the answers

At an angle of 15.0°, what is the difference between tan(α) and α?

2.30% (C) Signup and view all the answers

Which angle has the largest difference between tan(α) and sin(α)?

33.0° (C) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Density (ρ)

Mass per unit volume, typically in kg/m³.

Order of Magnitude

A rough scale of size, often as powers of ten.