SCMH 1011 - EXAM #1 | QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS | VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
ALREADY GRADED A+
A stalled car is pushed to the top of a hill, allowed to roll down the hill
and started by "clutch-popping" (turning the key while releasing the
clutch rapidly). At which point did the car have the greatest amount of
potential gravitational energy? - ANSWERS-at the top of the hill
To calculate how many calories your body needs to maintain your
current weight for a week, you need to know all of the following
EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-the recommended weight for your height.
When a meteorite hits Earth, heat is generated. Which of the following
statements best describes this process? - ANSWERS-Gravitational
potential energy is converted into heat.
In the language of physics, what is an example of a low-temperature
reservoir - ANSWERS-atmosphere receiving a hot gas-air mixture
Which statement best represents the second law of thermodynamics?
- ANSWERS-Energy may change from one form to another over and
over again.
, Which substance has the lowest specific heat capacity? - ANSWERS-
copper
Most biologists think that feathers were evolved to help birds -
ANSWERS-retain heat
Science affecting our daily lives is exemplified by - ANSWERS-using
DNA evidence in criminal investigations
Which of the following could not be investigated by the scientific
methods? - ANSWERS-the intrinsic artistry in a piece of classical
music
Basic research scientists: - ANSWERS-are interested in inquiry for the
sake of acquiring fundamental knowledge.
A way of asking and answering questions about the physical universe
is known as - ANSWERS-science
Why is mathematics the language of science? - ANSWERS-
Mathematics allows scientists to be more accurate in describing an
observation of nature.
What is SETI? - ANSWERS-the search for intelligent life
Copernicus hypothesized that the Universe is built exactly like
Ptolemy suggested excep - ANSWERS-the Sun is at the center of the
universe
ANSWERS | VERIFIED 100% CORRECT
ALREADY GRADED A+
A stalled car is pushed to the top of a hill, allowed to roll down the hill
and started by "clutch-popping" (turning the key while releasing the
clutch rapidly). At which point did the car have the greatest amount of
potential gravitational energy? - ANSWERS-at the top of the hill
To calculate how many calories your body needs to maintain your
current weight for a week, you need to know all of the following
EXCEPT: - ANSWERS-the recommended weight for your height.
When a meteorite hits Earth, heat is generated. Which of the following
statements best describes this process? - ANSWERS-Gravitational
potential energy is converted into heat.
In the language of physics, what is an example of a low-temperature
reservoir - ANSWERS-atmosphere receiving a hot gas-air mixture
Which statement best represents the second law of thermodynamics?
- ANSWERS-Energy may change from one form to another over and
over again.
, Which substance has the lowest specific heat capacity? - ANSWERS-
copper
Most biologists think that feathers were evolved to help birds -
ANSWERS-retain heat
Science affecting our daily lives is exemplified by - ANSWERS-using
DNA evidence in criminal investigations
Which of the following could not be investigated by the scientific
methods? - ANSWERS-the intrinsic artistry in a piece of classical
music
Basic research scientists: - ANSWERS-are interested in inquiry for the
sake of acquiring fundamental knowledge.
A way of asking and answering questions about the physical universe
is known as - ANSWERS-science
Why is mathematics the language of science? - ANSWERS-
Mathematics allows scientists to be more accurate in describing an
observation of nature.
What is SETI? - ANSWERS-the search for intelligent life
Copernicus hypothesized that the Universe is built exactly like
Ptolemy suggested excep - ANSWERS-the Sun is at the center of the
universe
