PHYSICS

CHAPTER 1
TEST REVIEW

Be able to define the following terms:

Physics mechanics thermodynamics
optics electromagnetics relativity
quantum mechanics scientific method hypothesis
model system measurement
physical quantity fundamental quantity derived quantity
length mass time
volume density force
meter kilogram second
liter newton parallax
speed International System (SI) giga
mega kilo hecto
deca deci centi
milli micro nano
precision accuracy significant figures (digits)
independent variable dependent variable
Know/Do the following:
1)Name and describe seven areas of study in physics.
2)Build and test a cannon.
3)Be able to tell why math is important in physics.
4)Be able to algebraically rearrange an equation to solve for any given variable in the
equation.
5)Be able to quantitatively solve story and hands-on problems in lab.
6)Know ten SI prefixes as given in class. Be able to convert from one prefix value to
another.
7)Use dimensional analysis to make conversion from SI to English units, English to SI
units, and SI to SI conversions.
8)Be able to tell the number of significant figures in a measurement and correctly use
significant figures in calculations.
9)Give six or seven steps of the scientific method in order. Use it to solve problems.
10)List/use things (skills) required in the study of physics in addition to the scientific
method.
11)Be able to describe, measure, determine, calculate, abbreviate, show, use, etc. the
following physical quantities: length, mass, time volume, density, force, and speed.
12)Tell three things that add uncertainty to measurement.
13)Discuss five ways to help reduce uncertainty (error) in measurement.
14)Be able to discuss, describe, and determine uncertainty in your measurements in terms
of accuracy and precision.
15)Be able to properly construct data tables and graphs, and identify dependent and
independent variables.
16)Be able to recognize, describe, draw, and show three general math relationships
identified on graphs (linear, quadratic, inverse).
17)Be able to use graphs to predict values.