TEST BANK FOR
Conceptual Physical Science, 6e (Hewitt)
Unlock the Wonders of Physics: Test Bank for Conceptual Physical Science, 6th Edition
Ignite curiosity and conquer concepts with the Test Bank for Conceptual Physical Science,
6th Edition by Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, and Leslie A. Hewitt. This engaging
resource delivers over 1,500 multiple-choice, true/false, and conceptual questions across 35
chapters, with detailed rationales, answer keys, and ties to real-world phenomena. Explore
foundational ideas like motion, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, waves, relativity, and
modern astrophysics—updated for 2025 with insights on quantum computing, climate
physics, and sustainable tech, all without heavy math.
Perfect for non-majors, AP Physics students, or science educators, it fosters intuitive
understanding through Hewitt's signature analogies, diagrams, and inquiry-based scenarios.
Simulate exams, reinforce critical thinking, and bridge abstract theory to everyday
applications like renewable energy or space exploration. No more conceptual roadblocks—
ace your coursework with confidence.
Instantly downloadable on Stuvia, transform physics from perplexing to profound. Download
now and explore the universe's secrets!
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TEST BANK for Conceptual Physical Science, 6e (Hewitt)
Prologue: The Nature of Science
All Chapters Included ** INCLUDES CORRECT ANWERS FOR ALL QUESTIONS!
1) Science is a body of knowledge that extends back to
A) humankind's beginnings.
B) Greece in the 7th century B.C.
C) Italy in the 16th century.
D) the time of Galileo.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: Brief History of Advances in Science
2) The language of science is
A) mathematics.
B) Latin.
C) Chinese.
D) Arabic.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: Mathematics and Conceptual Physical Science
3) Scientific equations in a conceptual course are mainly
A) recipes for plugging in numerical data.
B) guides to thinking about the relationships between concepts.
C) for mathematical problem solving.
D) unfortunately, a confusing way of explaining ideas.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: Mathematics and Conceptual Physical Science
4) The scientific method is most effective in
A) making hypotheses.
B) gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge.
C) discovering new things.
D) making theories.
E) performing experiments.
Answer: B
,5) In science, an educated guess is a
A) hypothesi
s.
B) theory.
C) both
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: Scientific Methods
6) In science, facts
A) are absolute.
B) may change.
C) mean very little.
D) are more important than theories.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
7) The synthesis of a large collection of information that contains well-tested and verified
hypotheses about certain aspects of the world is known as a scientific
A) fact.
B) hypothesis.
C) law or principle.
D) theory.
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
8) Success in science is mainly linked to emphasis on
A) experiments.
B) luck.
C) trial and error.
D) philosophical discussions.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
9) Which of the following is a scientific statement?
A) the Moon is made of green cheese
B) matter is filled with undetectable particles
C) there are parts of the universe that will never be found by humans
D) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2
, Topic: The Scientific Attitude
10) Which of these is a scientific hypothesis (that could be proved wrong)?
A) atoms in proper proportions make us feel good
B) atoms are in all the stars in the universe
C) an atom is the smallest bit of matter in a material
D) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
11) A scientific hypothesis can be disproved with
A) one reproducible experiment.
B) disapproval of other scientists.
C) many tests by many scientists.
D) philosophical reasoning.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
12) In science, a theory is
A) an educated guess.
B) less than a fact.
C) a synthesis of a large body of well-tested knowledge.
D) unchangeable.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
13) When a scientist is dishonest and reports false information, he or she
A) will usually be excused by the scientific community.
B) after an apology, will be excused by the scientific community.
C) gets no second chance in the scientific community.
D) will likely be burned at the stake.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
14) A hypothesis that is scientific must have a test for proving it
A) right.
B) wrong.
C) either.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
Conceptual Physical Science, 6e (Hewitt)
Unlock the Wonders of Physics: Test Bank for Conceptual Physical Science, 6th Edition
Ignite curiosity and conquer concepts with the Test Bank for Conceptual Physical Science,
6th Edition by Paul G. Hewitt, John A. Suchocki, and Leslie A. Hewitt. This engaging
resource delivers over 1,500 multiple-choice, true/false, and conceptual questions across 35
chapters, with detailed rationales, answer keys, and ties to real-world phenomena. Explore
foundational ideas like motion, energy, heat, electricity, magnetism, waves, relativity, and
modern astrophysics—updated for 2025 with insights on quantum computing, climate
physics, and sustainable tech, all without heavy math.
Perfect for non-majors, AP Physics students, or science educators, it fosters intuitive
understanding through Hewitt's signature analogies, diagrams, and inquiry-based scenarios.
Simulate exams, reinforce critical thinking, and bridge abstract theory to everyday
applications like renewable energy or space exploration. No more conceptual roadblocks—
ace your coursework with confidence.
Instantly downloadable on Stuvia, transform physics from perplexing to profound. Download
now and explore the universe's secrets!
, courtesy of sms|testbanks
TEST BANK for Conceptual Physical Science, 6e (Hewitt)
Prologue: The Nature of Science
All Chapters Included ** INCLUDES CORRECT ANWERS FOR ALL QUESTIONS!
1) Science is a body of knowledge that extends back to
A) humankind's beginnings.
B) Greece in the 7th century B.C.
C) Italy in the 16th century.
D) the time of Galileo.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: Brief History of Advances in Science
2) The language of science is
A) mathematics.
B) Latin.
C) Chinese.
D) Arabic.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: Mathematics and Conceptual Physical Science
3) Scientific equations in a conceptual course are mainly
A) recipes for plugging in numerical data.
B) guides to thinking about the relationships between concepts.
C) for mathematical problem solving.
D) unfortunately, a confusing way of explaining ideas.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: Mathematics and Conceptual Physical Science
4) The scientific method is most effective in
A) making hypotheses.
B) gaining, organizing, and applying new knowledge.
C) discovering new things.
D) making theories.
E) performing experiments.
Answer: B
,5) In science, an educated guess is a
A) hypothesi
s.
B) theory.
C) both
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: Scientific Methods
6) In science, facts
A) are absolute.
B) may change.
C) mean very little.
D) are more important than theories.
Answer: B
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
7) The synthesis of a large collection of information that contains well-tested and verified
hypotheses about certain aspects of the world is known as a scientific
A) fact.
B) hypothesis.
C) law or principle.
D) theory.
E) none of the above
Answer: D
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
8) Success in science is mainly linked to emphasis on
A) experiments.
B) luck.
C) trial and error.
D) philosophical discussions.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
9) Which of the following is a scientific statement?
A) the Moon is made of green cheese
B) matter is filled with undetectable particles
C) there are parts of the universe that will never be found by humans
D) none of the above
Answer: A
Diff: 2
, Topic: The Scientific Attitude
10) Which of these is a scientific hypothesis (that could be proved wrong)?
A) atoms in proper proportions make us feel good
B) atoms are in all the stars in the universe
C) an atom is the smallest bit of matter in a material
D) none of the above
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
11) A scientific hypothesis can be disproved with
A) one reproducible experiment.
B) disapproval of other scientists.
C) many tests by many scientists.
D) philosophical reasoning.
Answer: A
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
12) In science, a theory is
A) an educated guess.
B) less than a fact.
C) a synthesis of a large body of well-tested knowledge.
D) unchangeable.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
13) When a scientist is dishonest and reports false information, he or she
A) will usually be excused by the scientific community.
B) after an apology, will be excused by the scientific community.
C) gets no second chance in the scientific community.
D) will likely be burned at the stake.
Answer: C
Diff: 1
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
14) A hypothesis that is scientific must have a test for proving it
A) right.
B) wrong.
C) either.
Answer: B
Diff: 2
Topic: The Scientific Attitude
