Physics Principles and Problems 2009

Section 1.1 : Mathematics and Physics

Self-Check Quizzes

1
Which SI unit is used to measure temperature?
A)ampere
B)candela
C)kelvin
D)meter
2
_____ is the method of treating units as an algebraic quantity which can be cancelled.
A)Dimensional analysis
B)Physics
C)Scientific methods
D)Significant digits
3
What is the number of significant digits in 2.25 km?
A)0
B)1
C)2
D)3
4
A paper airplane could be considered a scientific _____.
A)law
B)method
C)model
D)theory
5
Which is closely aligned with physics?
A)biology
B)history
C)mathematics
D)zoology
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