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Which term refers to a quantifiable property ascribed to a particular phenomenon or body?
Which term refers to a quantifiable property ascribed to a particular phenomenon or body?
- Standard quantity
- Physical quantity (correct)
- Fundamental quantity
- Derived quantity
What are quantities that can be expressed in terms of fundamental quantities called?
What are quantities that can be expressed in terms of fundamental quantities called?
- Universal quantities
- Standard quantities
- Derived quantities (correct)
- Basic quantities
Which of the following is an example of a basic physical quantity?
Which of the following is an example of a basic physical quantity?
- Area
- Volume
- Density
- Length (correct)
What is the act of comparing a physical quantity with a certain standard called?
What is the act of comparing a physical quantity with a certain standard called?
How many basic physical quantities are of fundamental importance from which all other possible quantities can be derived?
How many basic physical quantities are of fundamental importance from which all other possible quantities can be derived?
What does the term 'psychology' epistemologically refer to?
What does the term 'psychology' epistemologically refer to?
What does psychology study according to the scientific definition provided in the text?
What does psychology study according to the scientific definition provided in the text?
What is included in the term 'mental processes' as per the scientific definition of psychology?
What is included in the term 'mental processes' as per the scientific definition of psychology?
What is the significance of psychology according to the text?
What is the significance of psychology according to the text?
What do different psychologists agree upon regarding the scientific definition of psychology?
What do different psychologists agree upon regarding the scientific definition of psychology?
Study Notes
Physical Quantities
- A quantifiable property ascribed to a particular phenomenon or body is referred to as a physical quantity.
- Quantities that can be expressed in terms of fundamental quantities are called derived quantities.
- Length is an example of a basic physical quantity.
- The act of comparing a physical quantity with a certain standard is called measurement.
- There are seven basic physical quantities of fundamental importance from which all other possible quantities can be derived.
Psychology
- The term psychology epistemologically refers to the scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
- Psychology studies behavior and mental processes according to the scientific definition.
- Mental processes include perception, attention, memory, language, and thinking.
- The significance of psychology lies in its ability to improve human functioning and well-being.
- Different psychologists agree that psychology is a scientific study of behavior and mental processes.
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Test your knowledge of physical quantities and measurements with this quiz. Explore the definitions, concepts, and principles related to physical quantities, measurements, and fundamental physical quantities.
