Phys 165 Module 1 Questions with Answers
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Science is the search for relationships that ________ and ________ natural
phenomena. Answer: Explains and Predicts
What is science applied to meet society's needs and goals?
Physics
Technology Answer: Technology
What is an acceptance that a statement is true, even without any evidence to
support that statement? Answer: A belief
Physics is concerned with describing the interactions of ____, _____, _____,
and _____. Answer: energy, matter, space, and time
The chair will support me when I sit on it becauseit looks strong.
Belief , Technology or Science? Answer: Belief
Using the principle of cushioning we can make a more comfortable chair.
Belief , Technology or Science? Answer: Technology
Using the principle of tensile strength, we can show people how the chair
supports someone when he or she sits on it.
Belief , Technology or Science? Answer: Science
Using the equations for kinematics we can determine that when we drop the
chair it will start with an acceleration of 9.8 m/s2.
Belief , Technology or Science? Answer: Science
What is a systematic process to find the solution to a problem Answer:
scientific method
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There are two kinds of basic proportionalities in science. From the list below,
select the name of these two types of scientific proportionalities.
Direct proportion
Indirect proportion
Inverse proportion Answer: Direct proportion
Inverse proportion
What are the six steps of Karl Pearson's scientific method? Answer: 1. Identify
the problem
2.gather information
3.form a hypothesis
4.expand the hypothesis
5.test the hypothesis
6. evaluate the hypothesis.
In an experiment, you show that as you increase the force acting on an object,
the acceleration of the object also increases. This is an example of which kind
of proportion?
Direct, Indirect or Inverse? Answer: Direct Proportion
As you increase the pressure on a gas, the volume of this gas decreases. This is
what kind of proportion?
Direct, Indirect or Inverse? Answer: Inverse Proportion
A good hypothesis is both _________ and ________. Answer: plausible and
testable