SCMH 1010 EXAM 1 QUESTIONS AND
ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Basic research scientists: - ANS 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 -
ANS science
Why is mathematics the language of science? - ANS Mathematics allows scientists to be more
accurate in describing an observation of nature.
What is SETI? - ANS the search for intelligent life
Copernicus hypothesized that the Universe is built exactly like Ptolemy suggested excep -
ANS the Sun is at the center of the universe
"Eighty miles per hour toward the northeast" is an example of - ANS velocity.
Which of the following is most likely to happen to an astronaut during liftoff? - ANS Blood is
drained from the brain
Which scientist would have been most likely to use mathematics and was the first to plot the
elliptical orbits of planets? - ANS Johannes Kepler
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, Who turned gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy by using a paddle to heat up
water and prove that heat is just another form of energy? - ANS James Prescott Joule
Thermal energy is measured in units of - ANS calories.
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? - ANS 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: - ANS the recommended weight for your
height.
When a meteorite hits Earth, heat is generated. Which of the following statements best
describes this process? - ANS Gravitational potential energy is converted into heat.
In the language of physics, what is an example of a low-temperature reservoir -
ANS atmosphere receiving a hot gas-air mixture
Which statement best represents the second law of thermodynamics? - ANS Energy may
change from one form to another over and over again.
Which substance has the lowest specific heat capacity? - ANS copper
Most biologists think that feathers were evolved to help birds - ANS retain heat
Science affecting our daily lives is exemplified by - ANS using DNA evidence in criminal
investigations
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ANSWERS GRADED A+ 2026
Basic research scientists: - ANS 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 -
ANS science
Why is mathematics the language of science? - ANS Mathematics allows scientists to be more
accurate in describing an observation of nature.
What is SETI? - ANS the search for intelligent life
Copernicus hypothesized that the Universe is built exactly like Ptolemy suggested excep -
ANS the Sun is at the center of the universe
"Eighty miles per hour toward the northeast" is an example of - ANS velocity.
Which of the following is most likely to happen to an astronaut during liftoff? - ANS Blood is
drained from the brain
Which scientist would have been most likely to use mathematics and was the first to plot the
elliptical orbits of planets? - ANS Johannes Kepler
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, Who turned gravitational potential energy into kinetic energy by using a paddle to heat up
water and prove that heat is just another form of energy? - ANS James Prescott Joule
Thermal energy is measured in units of - ANS calories.
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? - ANS 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: - ANS the recommended weight for your
height.
When a meteorite hits Earth, heat is generated. Which of the following statements best
describes this process? - ANS Gravitational potential energy is converted into heat.
In the language of physics, what is an example of a low-temperature reservoir -
ANS atmosphere receiving a hot gas-air mixture
Which statement best represents the second law of thermodynamics? - ANS Energy may
change from one form to another over and over again.
Which substance has the lowest specific heat capacity? - ANS copper
Most biologists think that feathers were evolved to help birds - ANS retain heat
Science affecting our daily lives is exemplified by - ANS using DNA evidence in criminal
investigations
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