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O John D. Cutnell
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Kenneth W. Johnson
David Young
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Shane Stadler
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
© John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson, David Young & Shane Stadler
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Physics – 12th Edition
Cutnell, Johnson, Young & Stadler
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1. Introduction and Mathematical Concepts
2. Kinematics in One Dimension
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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
11.Fluids
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10.Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity VE
12.Temperature and Heat
13.The Transfer of Heat
14.The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory
15.Thermodynamics
16.Waves and Sound
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17.The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena
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
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
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
D) centimeter
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E) kilogram PR
Ans: E
Difficulty: Easy
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3 OV
A) the distance from the earth's equator to the north pole.
B) the wavelength of light emitted from a krypton atom.
ED
2. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard meter is defined in terms of
C) the wavelength of light emitted from a sodium atom. ?
D) a platinum-iridium bar kept in France.
E) the speed of light.
Ans: E
Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
3. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard unit of mass is defined in terms of
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.
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C) the motion of a precision pendulum.
D) the average solar day.
E) the speed of light.
Ans: A
Difficulty: Medium
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
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Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
6. Which one of the following is the longest length?
A) 100 meters
B) 102 centimeters
C) 104 millimeters
D) 105 micrometers
E) 107 nanometers
Ans: C
UV
TEST BANK
IA_
AP
PR
O John D. Cutnell
VE
Kenneth W. Johnson
David Young
D?
Shane Stadler
Comprehensive Test Bank for Instructors
and Students
© John D. Cutnell, Kenneth W. Johnson, David Young & Shane Stadler
All rights reserved. Reproduction or distribution without permission is prohibited.
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
,ST
TABLE OF CONTENTS
UV
Physics – 12th Edition
Cutnell, Johnson, Young & Stadler
IA_
1. Introduction and Mathematical Concepts
2. Kinematics in One Dimension
AP
3. Kinematics in Two Dimensions
4. Forces and Newton’s Laws of Motion
5. Dynamics of Uniform Circular Motion
PR
6. Work and Energy
7. Impulse and Momentum
8. Rotational Kinematics
9. Rotational Dynamics
11.Fluids
O
10.Simple Harmonic Motion and Elasticity VE
12.Temperature and Heat
13.The Transfer of Heat
14.The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory
15.Thermodynamics
16.Waves and Sound
D?
17.The Principle of Linear Superposition and Interference Phenomena
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
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
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
Created by MedConnoisseur ©2025/2026
,ST
TEST BANK FOR Physics, 12th Edition John D. Cutnell, Kenneth
W. Johnson, David Young, Shane Stadler
UV
Chapter: Chapter 1
IA_
Multiple Choice
1. Which one of the following is an SI base unit?
A) gram
B) slug
C) newton
D) centimeter
AP
E) kilogram PR
Ans: E
Difficulty: Easy
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3 OV
A) the distance from the earth's equator to the north pole.
B) the wavelength of light emitted from a krypton atom.
ED
2. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard meter is defined in terms of
C) the wavelength of light emitted from a sodium atom. ?
D) a platinum-iridium bar kept in France.
E) the speed of light.
Ans: E
Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
3. Complete the following statement: Today, the standard unit of mass is defined in terms of
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.
AP
C) the motion of a precision pendulum.
D) the average solar day.
E) the speed of light.
Ans: A
Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
PR
OV
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.
ED
D) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 103 grams.
E) The raindrop has a mass of 4 × 10–6 grams.
Ans: B
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Difficulty: Medium
SectionDef: Section 1-2 and Section 1-3
6. Which one of the following is the longest length?
A) 100 meters
B) 102 centimeters
C) 104 millimeters
D) 105 micrometers
E) 107 nanometers
Ans: C
