Physics – 12th Edition
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TEST BANK
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John D. Cutnell
Kenneth W. Johnson
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David Young
Shane Stadler
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Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
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and Students
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© John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson, David Young & Shane Stadler
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
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Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Physics – 12th Edition
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Cutnell, Johnson, Young & Stadler
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1. Introduction and Mathematical Concepts
2. Kinematics in One Dimension
3. Kinematics in Two Dimensions
4. Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion
5. Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion
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6. Work and Energy
7. Impulse and Momentum
8. Rotational Kinematics
9. Rotational Dynamics
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10.Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity
11.Fluids
12.Temperature and Heat
13.The Transfer of Heat
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14.The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory
15.Thermodynamics
16.Waves and Sound
17.The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena
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18.Electric Forces and Electric Fields
19.Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential
20.Electric Circuits
21.Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields
22.Electromagnetic Induction
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23.Alternating Current Circuits
24.Electromagnetic Waves
25.The Reflection of Light: Mirrors
26.The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments
27.Interference and the Wave Nature of Light
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28.Special Relativity
29.Particles and Waves
30.The Nature of the Atom
31.Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
32.Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy, and Elementary Particles
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, TEST BANK FOR Physics, 12th Edition John D. Cutnell, Kenneth
W. Johnson, David Young, Shane Stadler
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Chapter: Chapter 1
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Multiple Choice
1. Which one of the following is an SI base unit?
A) gram
B) slug
C) newton
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D) centimeter
E) kilogram
Ans: E
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Difficulty: Easy
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
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2. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard meter is defined in terms of
A) the distance from the earth's equator to the north pole.
B) the wavelength of light emitted from a krypton atom.
C) the wavelength of light emitted from a sodium atom.
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D) a platinum-iridium bar kept in France.
E) the speed of light.
Ans: E
Difficulty: Medium
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SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
3. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard unit of mass is defined in terms of
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A) a specified volume of water at 4 °C.
B) Planck’s constant h.
C) a specified number of cesium atoms.
D) a standard platinum bar.
E) the speed of light.
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, Ans: B
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Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
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4. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard unit of time is defined in terms of
A) the electromagnetic waves emitted by cesium atoms.
B) the motion of the moon around the earth.
C) the motion of a precision pendulum.
D) the average solar day.
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E) the speed of light.
Ans: A
Difficulty: Medium
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SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
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5. The mass of a raindrop is 4 milligrams. Which one of the following statements indicates the
correct mass of the raindrop in grams?
A) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 106 grams.
B) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 10–3 grams.
C) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 10–1 grams.
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D) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 103 grams.
E) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 10–6 grams.
Ans: B
Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
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6. Which one of the following is the longest length?
A) 100 meters
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B) 102 centimeters
C) 104 millimeters
D) 105 micrometers
E) 107 nanometers
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Ans: C
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TEST BANK
UV
IA
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John D. Cutnell
Kenneth W. Johnson
AP
David Young
Shane Stadler
PR
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
OV
and Students
ED
© John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson, David Young & Shane Stadler
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
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Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, TABLE OF CONTENTS
Physics – 12th Edition
ST
Cutnell, Johnson, Young & Stadler
UV
1. Introduction and Mathematical Concepts
2. Kinematics in One Dimension
3. Kinematics in Two Dimensions
4. Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion
5. Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion
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6. Work and Energy
7. Impulse and Momentum
8. Rotational Kinematics
9. Rotational Dynamics
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10.Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity
11.Fluids
12.Temperature and Heat
13.The Transfer of Heat
AP
14.The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory
15.Thermodynamics
16.Waves and Sound
17.The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena
PR
18.Electric Forces and Electric Fields
19.Electric Potential Energy and the Electric Potential
20.Electric Circuits
21.Magnetic Forces and Magnetic Fields
22.Electromagnetic Induction
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23.Alternating Current Circuits
24.Electromagnetic Waves
25.The Reflection of Light: Mirrors
26.The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments
27.Interference and the Wave Nature of Light
ED
28.Special Relativity
29.Particles and Waves
30.The Nature of the Atom
31.Nuclear Physics and Radioactivity
32.Ionizing Radiation, Nuclear Energy, and Elementary Particles
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Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
, TEST BANK FOR Physics, 12th Edition John D. Cutnell, Kenneth
W. Johnson, David Young, Shane Stadler
ST
Chapter: Chapter 1
UV
Multiple Choice
1. Which one of the following is an SI base unit?
A) gram
B) slug
C) newton
IA
D) centimeter
E) kilogram
Ans: E
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Difficulty: Easy
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
AP
2. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard meter is defined in terms of
A) the distance from the earth's equator to the north pole.
B) the wavelength of light emitted from a krypton atom.
C) the wavelength of light emitted from a sodium atom.
PR
D) a platinum-iridium bar kept in France.
E) the speed of light.
Ans: E
Difficulty: Medium
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SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
3. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard unit of mass is defined in terms of
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A) a specified volume of water at 4 °C.
B) Planck’s constant h.
C) a specified number of cesium atoms.
D) a standard platinum bar.
E) the speed of light.
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, Ans: B
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Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
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4. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard unit of time is defined in terms of
A) the electromagnetic waves emitted by cesium atoms.
B) the motion of the moon around the earth.
C) the motion of a precision pendulum.
D) the average solar day.
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E) the speed of light.
Ans: A
Difficulty: Medium
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SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
AP
5. The mass of a raindrop is 4 milligrams. Which one of the following statements indicates the
correct mass of the raindrop in grams?
A) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 106 grams.
B) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 10–3 grams.
C) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 10–1 grams.
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D) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 103 grams.
E) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 10–6 grams.
Ans: B
Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
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6. Which one of the following is the longest length?
A) 100 meters
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B) 102 centimeters
C) 104 millimeters
D) 105 micrometers
E) 107 nanometers
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Ans: C
