29 Questions
What is the relationship between the molecular forces in a solid, liquid, and gas?
The molecular forces are strongest in solids, weaker in liquids, and very weak in gases.
What property of a liquid is fixed, regardless of the container it is in?
The volume of the liquid
Which of the following statements about the properties of gases is NOT true?
Gases have a fixed shape.
Which of the following is a true statement about the laws that govern physical objects?
Physical laws are true, universal, and can typically be expressed in a single mathematical equation.
Which of the following is an example of a phase change mentioned in the text?
Solid to gas
What is the defining characteristic of a solid material according to the text?
Solids have a fixed shape and volume.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of hazards?
They can think independently
What is the traditional definition of matter?
A substance that occupies space and has mass
Which of the following is NOT a state of matter on Earth?
Vacuum
What is the fourth state of matter recognized by science?
Plasma
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of matter?
It can think logically
What is the fundamental building block of matter?
Atoms
What does the term 'interaction' refer to in physics?
The reciprocal action or influence between two or more objects
Which of the following is NOT one of the three levels of interaction mentioned in the text?
Proactive
What is meant by an 'additive interaction' between objects or hazards?
The effect is equal to the sum of the individual effects
Which type of interaction occurs when the combined effects of two or more objects or hazards are greater than their individual effects added together?
Synergistic interaction
What does 'reactive interaction' imply?
An object reacts only to one other object, even if exposed to more than one object
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text as an example of where energy transfer can occur?
Between two macroscopic objects
What does density refer to?
Closeness of atoms
Which physical property of matter is density?
Volume
What is a synonym for density?
Concentration
Which state of matter is usually the least dense?
Gas
How is density defined quantitatively?
Measure of mass per unit volume
What is the unique characteristic of humans that differentiates them from other hazards?
They have a psyche, a mind
What is the key feature of human behavior?
Fluctuation in thoughts and behaviors
In what way does human behavior differ from laws of nature?
It is not subject to the law of nature
How are humans described in relation to hazards?
As interacting with hazards to sustain life
What concept explains how human behavior is guided by societal standards?
'Ought-to-ness' principle
Why are humans considered hazards according to the text?
For their interaction with hazards to sustain life
Learn about the nature and characteristics of hazards, how they influence safety risk levels, and how humans differ from other hazards. This quiz covers topics such as the composition of hazards, natural laws governing them, symmetry, weight, and more.
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