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This Updated/Latest 2025–2026 Test Bank for Fundamentals of Physics, 7th Edition is a comprehensive academic resource designed to help students and instructors master core physics concepts. It includes chapter-by-chapter multiple-choice questions, problem-solving exercises, conceptual questions, and critical thinking prompts aligned with the textbook’s learning objectives. Topics covered include mechanics, thermodynamics, waves, electricity and magnetism, optics, and modern physics. Each question is crafted to reinforce theoretical understanding, improve problem-solving skills, and provide practical application of physics principles. Ideal for quizzes, exams, classroom assessments, and self-study, this test bank ensures thorough preparation for academic success in introductory and intermediate physics courses.

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Chapter 1: MEASUREMENT

1. The SI standard\\of\\time\\is\\based\\on:
A. the\\ daily\\rotation\\of\\the\\earth
B. the\\frequency\\of\\light\\emitted\\by\\Kr86
C. the\\yearly\\revolution\\ of\\the\\earth\\about\\the\\sun
D. a\\precision\\pendulum\\clock
E. none\\of\\thes
e\\Ans:\ \ E

2. A\\ nanosecond\\ is:
A. 109\\s
B. 10 −9\\s
C. 10 −10\ \ s
D. 10 −10 \\ s
E. 10−12
Ans:\ \ B

3. The\\SI\\standard\\of\\length\\is\\based\\on:
A. the\\distance\\from\\the\\north\\pole\\to\\the\\equator\\along\\a\\meridian\\passing\\through\\P
aris
B. wavelength\\of\\light\\ emitted\\by\\Hg198
C. wavelength\\of\\light\\ emitted\\by\\Kr86
D. a\\precision\\meter\\stick\\in\\Paris
E. the\\speed\\of\\lig
ht\\Ans:\ \ E

4. In\\1866,\\ the\\U.\\S.\\Congress\\defined\\the\\U.\\S.\\yard\\as\\exactly\\ 3600/3937\\ internation
al\\ meter.\\This\\was\\done\\primarily\\because:
A. length\\can\\ be\\measured\\more\\accurately\\in\\meters\\than\\in\\yards
B. the\\meter\\is\\more\\stable\\than\\the\\yard
C. this\\definition\\relates\\the\\common\\U.\\S.\\length\\units\\to\\a\\more\\widely\\used\\system
D. there\\are\\more\\wavelengths\\in\\a\\yard\\than\\in\\a\\meter
E. the\\members\\of\\this\\Congress\\were\\exceptionally\\intelli
gent\\Ans:\ \ C

5. Which\\of\\the\\following\\is\\closest\\to\\a\\yard\\in\\length?
A. 0.01 \\m
B. 0.1m\\
C. 1\\m
D. 100\\m
E. 1000 \\m
Ans:\ \ C




Chapter 1: MEASUREMENT 1

, 6. There\\is\\no\\SI\\base\\unit\\for\\area\\because:
A. an\\area\\has\\no\\thickness;\\hence\\no\\physical\\standard\\can\\be\\built
B. we\\live\\in\\a\\three\\(not\\a\\two)\\dimensional\\world
C. it\\is\\impossible\\to\\express\\square\\feet\\in\\terms\\of\\meters
D. area\\can\\be\\expressed\\in\\terms\\of\\square\\meters
E. area\\is\\not\\an\\important\\physical\\quan
tity\\Ans:\ \ D

7. The\\SI\\base\\unit\\for\\mass\\is:
A. gram
B. pound
C. kilogram
D. ounce
E. kilopound
\\Ans:\ \ C



8. A\ \ gram\ \ is:
A. 10 −6\ \ kg
B. 10 −3\ \ kg
C. 1\ \ kg
D. 103\ \ kg
E. 106\ \ kg
Ans:\ \ B

9. Which\\of\\the\\following\\weighs\\about\\a\\pound?
A. 0.05\\ kg
B. 0.5\\kg
C. 5\ \ kg
D. 50\\kg
E. 500\\kg
Ans:\ \ D

10. (5.0\\ ×\\ 104)\ \ ×\\ (3.0\ \ ×\\ 106)\ \ =\\
A. 1.5\\×\\109
B. 1.5\\×\\1010
C. 1.5\\×\\1011
D. 1.5\\×\\1012
E. 1.5\\×\\1013
Ans:\ \ C

11. (5.0\ \ ×\\ 104)\ \ ×\\ (3.0\ \ ×\\ 10−6)\ \ =\\
A. 1.5\\×\\10−3
B. 1.5\\×\\10−1
C. 1.5\\×\\101
D. 1.5\\×\\103
E. 1.5\\×\\105
Ans: B

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,12. 5.0\\×\\105\ \ +\\3.0\\×\\106\ \ =
A. 8.0\\×\\105
B. 8.0\\×\\106
C. 5.3\\× \\105
D. 3.5\\× \\105
E. 3.5\\× \\106
Ans:\ \ E

13. (7.0\ \ ×\ \ 106)/(2.0\ \ ×\ \ 10−6)\ \ =\\
A. 3.5\\× \\10−12
B. 3.5\\× \\10 −6
C. 3.5
D. 3.5\\× \\106
E. 3.5\\× \\1012
Ans:\ \ E

14. The\\number\\of\\ significant\\ figures\\in\\0.00150\\ is:
A.\ \ \ \ 2
B.\ \ \ \ 3
C.\ \ \ \ 4
D.\ \ \ \ 5
E.\ \ \ \ 6
Ans:\ \ B

15. The\\number\\of\\significant\\figures\\in\\15.0\\is:
A.\ \ \ \ 1
B.\ \ \ \ 2
C.\ \ \ \ 3
D.\ \ \ \ 4
E.\ \ \ \ 5
Ans:\ \ C

16. 3.2\\ ×\\ 2.7\ \ =\\
A. 9
B. 8
C. 8.6
D. 8.64
E. 8.640
Ans:\ \ C




Chapter 1: MEASUREMENT 3

, 17. 1.513\\+ \\27.3\\=\\
A. 29
B. 28.8
C. 28.9
D. 28.81
E. 28.813
( )Ans:\ \
B
18. 1\\mi\\is\\equivalent\\to\\1609\\m\\so\\55\\mph\\is:
A. 15\ \ m/s
B. 25\\m/s
C. 66\\m/s
D. 88\\m/s
E. 1500\\m/
s\\Ans:\ \
B

19. A\\ sphere\\with\\a\\radius\\of\\ 1.7\\ cm\\ has\\a\\ volume\\ of:
A. 2.1\\×\\10−5 \ \ m3
B. 9.1\\×\\10 −4\ \ m3
C. 3.6\\×\\10 −3\\m3
D. 0.11\\ m3
E. 21\ \ m3
Ans:\ \ A

20. A\\ sphere\\with\\a\\ radius\\of\\ 1.7\\cm\\has\\a\\ surface\\area\\of:
A. 2.1\\×\\10−5 \ \ m2
B. 9.1\\×\\10 −4\ \ m2
C. 3.6\\×\\10 −3\\m2
D. 0.11\\ m2
E. 36\\m2
Ans:\ \ C

21. A\\right\\circular\\cylinder\\with\\a\\radius\\of\\2.3\\ cm\\and\\a\\height\\of\\1.4\\m\\has\\a\\volume\\
of:
A. 0.20\\m3
B. 0.14\\m3
C. 9.3\\×\\10 −3\\m3
D. 2.3\\× \\10 −3\\m3
E. 7.4\\×\\10 −4 \ \ m3
Ans:\ \ D

22. A\\right\\circular\\cylinder\\with\\a\\radius\\of\\2.3\\cm\\and\\a\\height\\of\\1.4\\cm\\has\\a\\total\\s
urface\\area\\of:
A. 1.7\\× \\10 −3\ \ m2
B. 3.2\\× \\10 −3\\m2
C. 2.0\\ ×\\10−3\ \ m3
D. 5.3\\×\\10 −3\ \ m2
4 Chapter 1: MEASUREMENT

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