TEST BANK
College Physics 12th Edition
By Raymond A. Serway
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,TEST BANK
Part 1. Mechanics
Topic 1. Units, Trigonometry, and Vectors
Topic 2. Motion in One Dimension
Topic 3. Motion in Two Dimensions
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Topic 4. Newton’s Laws of Motion
Topic 5. Energy
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Topic 6. Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions
Topic 7. Rotational Motion and Gravitation
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Topic 8. Rotational Equilibrium and Dynamics
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Topic 9. Fluids and Solids
Part 2. Thermodynamics
Topic 10. Thermal Physics
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Topic 11. Energy in Thermal Processes
Topic 12. The Laws of Thermodynamics
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Part 3. Vibrations and Waves
Topic 13. Vibrations and Waves
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Topic 14. Sound
Part 4. Electricity and Magnetism
Topic 15. Electric Forces and Fields
Topic 16. Electrical Energy and Capacitance
Topic 17. Current and Resistance
,Topic 18. Direct-Current Circuits
Topic 19. Magnetism
Topic 20. Induced Voltages and Inductance
Topic 21. Alternating-Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves
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Part 5. Light and Optics
Topic 22. Reflection and Refraction of Light
Topic 23. Mirrors and Lenses
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Topic 24. Wave Optics
Topic 25. Optical Instruments
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Part 6. Modern Physics
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Topic 26. Relativity
Topic 27. Quantum Physics
Topic 28. Atomic Physics
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Topic 29. Nuclear Physics
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Topic 30. Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles
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, Chapter 01
1. Since 1983 the standard meter has been defined in terms of which of the following?
a. specific alloy bar housed at Sevres, France
b. wavelength of light emitted by krypton-86
c. distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole
d. the distance light travels in a certain fraction of a second
e. None of the above
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ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
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DATE CREATED: 10/30/2023 2:07 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/30/2023 2:08 AM
2. Since 1967 the standard definition for the second has been based on which of the following?
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a. characteristic frequency of the cesium-133 atom
b. average solar day
c. sidereal day
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d. Greenwich Civil Time
e. None of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
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DATE CREATED: 10/30/2023 2:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/30/2023 2:09 AM
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Copyright Cengage Learning. Powered by Cognero. Page 1
College Physics 12th Edition
By Raymond A. Serway
SC
O
R
EG
U
ID
ES
,TEST BANK
Part 1. Mechanics
Topic 1. Units, Trigonometry, and Vectors
Topic 2. Motion in One Dimension
Topic 3. Motion in Two Dimensions
SC
Topic 4. Newton’s Laws of Motion
Topic 5. Energy
O
Topic 6. Momentum, Impulse, and Collisions
Topic 7. Rotational Motion and Gravitation
R
Topic 8. Rotational Equilibrium and Dynamics
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Topic 9. Fluids and Solids
Part 2. Thermodynamics
Topic 10. Thermal Physics
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Topic 11. Energy in Thermal Processes
Topic 12. The Laws of Thermodynamics
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Part 3. Vibrations and Waves
Topic 13. Vibrations and Waves
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Topic 14. Sound
Part 4. Electricity and Magnetism
Topic 15. Electric Forces and Fields
Topic 16. Electrical Energy and Capacitance
Topic 17. Current and Resistance
,Topic 18. Direct-Current Circuits
Topic 19. Magnetism
Topic 20. Induced Voltages and Inductance
Topic 21. Alternating-Current Circuits and Electromagnetic Waves
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Part 5. Light and Optics
Topic 22. Reflection and Refraction of Light
Topic 23. Mirrors and Lenses
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Topic 24. Wave Optics
Topic 25. Optical Instruments
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Part 6. Modern Physics
EG
Topic 26. Relativity
Topic 27. Quantum Physics
Topic 28. Atomic Physics
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Topic 29. Nuclear Physics
ID
Topic 30. Nuclear Energy and Elementary Particles
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, Chapter 01
1. Since 1983 the standard meter has been defined in terms of which of the following?
a. specific alloy bar housed at Sevres, France
b. wavelength of light emitted by krypton-86
c. distance from the Earth's equator to the North Pole
d. the distance light travels in a certain fraction of a second
e. None of the above
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ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: 1
QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
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DATE CREATED: 10/30/2023 2:07 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/30/2023 2:08 AM
2. Since 1967 the standard definition for the second has been based on which of the following?
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a. characteristic frequency of the cesium-133 atom
b. average solar day
c. sidereal day
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d. Greenwich Civil Time
e. None of the above
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: 1
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QUESTION TYPE: Multiple Choice
HAS VARIABLES: False
TOPICS: 1.1 Standards of Measurement
ID
DATE CREATED: 10/30/2023 2:08 AM
DATE MODIFIED: 10/30/2023 2:09 AM
ES
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