NAME: YR.&SEC.

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PHYSICS for ENGINEERS

QUIZ 2: IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICS

A. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Encircle the correct answer. AVOID ERASURES AND MAITAIN HONESTY AND CLEANLINESS.
1. Without understanding fundamental principles of physics, biologists may struggle to comprehend:
a) How plants carry out photosynthesis c) How stars shine in the night sky
b) Why earthquakes occur d) How gold plating works
2. Chemists may find it challenging to understand the phenomenon of firework colors without knowledge of:
a) Biology b) Chemistry c) Physics d) Geology
3. Geologists may have difficulty explaining the formation and eruption of lava without understanding:
a) Chemistry b) Biology c) Physics d) Astronomy
4. Without knowledge of physics, astronomers may struggle to understand:
a) How planets revolve around the sun c) Why stars shine in the night sky
b) How brain controls our body d) How gold plating works
5. The foundation of science is often attributed to:
a) Chemistry b) Biology c) Physics d) Astronomy
6. Civil engineers require knowledge of physics to design:
a) Space vehicles c) Buildings, bridges, dams, etc.
b) Automobiles d) Power substations
7. Mechanical engineers rely on physics principles to design:
a) Power substations b) Wind turbines c) Antenna d) Transformers
8. Electrical engineers need an understanding of physics to design:
a) Power substations b) Circuits c) Robots d) Dams
9. Electronic engineers utilize physics principles in designing:
a) Radar systems b) Buildings c) Plants d) Planets
10. Understanding physics principles is crucial for designing:
a) Rockets b) Planets c) Trees d) Oceans

B. TRUE or FALSE: Write TRUE in the blank provided if the statement is a fact and FALSE if not. AVOID ERASURES AND
MAITAIN HONESTY AND CLEANLINESS.

11. __________: Biologists lack comprehension of how plants undergo photosynthesis in the absence of fundamental
physics principles.
12. __________: A grasp of physics principles is necessary for chemists to grasp the range of colors generated in fireworks.
13. __________: Geologists can adequately elucidate the origins and volcanic activity of lava without recourse to essential
physics principles.
14. __________: Astronomers might encounter difficulties in explaining the luminosity of stars in the night sky without
grounding in physics.
15. __________: Physics commonly serves as the bedrock of scientific knowledge.
16. __________: Civil engineers do not necessarily need to incorporate physics understanding into their design processes for
structures such as buildings, bridges, and dams.
17. __________: Physics principles are infrequently employed by mechanical engineers in the creation of automobiles,
spacecraft, wind turbines, and machinery.
18. __________: Electrical engineers are capable of devising power infrastructure, transformers, motors, and electrical
systems without accounting for physics principles.
19. __________: Electronic engineers seldom integrate physics principles into their designs of circuits, antennas, radar
systems, and robotic mechanisms.
20. __________: Engineers tasked with rocket design can forego understanding physics principles for calculations related to
propulsion and flight path.
NAME: YR.&SEC.: DATE: SCORE:

PHYSICS for ENGINEERS

ACTIVITY 1: IMPORTANCE OF PHYSICS

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following scenario and answer the question provided. Explain your answer in 3-5 or more sentences.

Scenario 1: Shopping for a New Refrigerator

 You're in the market for a new refrigerator. One model has adjustable shelves and a water dispenser, while
another model has a larger freezer compartment but no water dispenser. Which features are more important to
you, and which refrigerator would you choose based on your preferences? EXPLAIN.

Scenario 2: Helping a Friend Move Furniture

 You're helping your friend move furniture into their new apartment. The building has stairs and no elevator.
Would it be better to carry the furniture up the stairs with help from friends or rent a moving truck with a
hydraulic lift? EXPLAIN.

Scenario 3: Planning a Backyard Barbecue

 You're planning a barbecue for your family and friends. The forecast indicates sunny weather with a chance of
strong winds. Would it be better to proceed with the barbecue as planned, or reschedule for another day to avoid
potential safety hazards? EXPLAIN WHY.