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3 Periodical Examination MISTAKES
GENERAL PHYSICS I SCORE
S. Y. 2023-2024
Name: ______________________________ Date: ____________________
Grade 11 – ( )Euclid ( )Galen ( )Archimedes Teacher: Sir Ronald F. Alising

I. Read carefully each of the following. Choose the correct answer from the pool of words in the box
and write it in the space provided for.
Erwin Schrödinger Werner Heisenberg Richard Feynman James Clerk Maxwell
Medical Physics Niels Bohr Condensed matter Material physics
Paul Dirac Geophysics Max Planck Galileo Galilei
Albert Einstein Isaac Newton Plasma physics Aristotle
Environmental physics Fluid mechanics Renewable energy Copernicus

______________1. His laws of motion and the law of universal gravitation laid the foundation for
understanding the motion of objects and the force of gravity.
______________2. He is best known for his theory of relativity, which includes special relativity and general
relativity.
______________3. This field focuses on understanding the physical properties of matter in its solid and
liquid states.
______________4. focuses on the physical principles behind the generation and utilization of renewable
energy sources such as solar, wind, hydro, and bioenergy.
______________5. He introduced the concept of quantization of energy, leading to the development of
quantum mechanics.
______________6. It involves the application of physical principles to study the Earth and its environment in
space.
______________7. He developed wave mechanics, one of the foundational formulations of quantum
mechanics.
______________8. He demonstrated that electric and magnetic fields are interrelated and that light is an
electromagnetic wave, unifying the understanding of electricity, magnetism, and optics.
______________9. the study of charged particles and fluids interacting with self-consistent electric and
magnetic fields.
______________10. He proposed the Bohr model of the atom, introducing quantized electron orbits.
______________11. He shared the Nobel Prize for Physics for his contributions to QED and made
significant contributions to the understanding of particle physics.
______________12. This is a branch of physics that applies physical concepts and techniques to medicine
and healthcare.
______________13. He formulated the uncertainty principle, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics.
______________14. He formulated quantum mechanics using the principles of linear algebra and introduced
the concept of antimatter.
______________15. It focuses on the properties of materials, aiming to discover and design new materials
with advantageous properties.

II. Put X whether the set of measurements is accurate and precise.

1. The true value was 10 Newton. ACCURATE PRECISE
a) 9.9 N, 10 N, 10 N, 9.9 N
b) 7.8 N, 8.1 N, 8.2 N, 8.0 N
c) 10 N, 9 N, 8 N, 11 N
d) 10.1 N, 10.4 N, 10.3 N, 10.2 N
2. The true value was 69.10 ns. ACCURATE PRECISE
a) 78.10 ns, 43.91 ns, 22.34 ns
b) 69.11 ns, 69.12 ns, 69.10 ns
c) 98.01 ns, 98.21 ns, 97.92 ns
d) 69.08 ns, 69.07 ns, 69.09 ns

III. Read each word problem carefully and provide your solution in a clear and concise manner.
1. The amount of water has an accepted value of 2.702 mL. Group of students asked to measure the
amount of water. Group A uses a Graduated cylinder. Group B uses a Beaker as their measuring tool.
Group A – Graduated Cylinder Group B - Beaker
2.2 mL 2.703 mL
2.3 mL 2.701 mL
2.9 mL 2.704 mL
2.5 mL 5.811 mL
2.4 mL 2.702 mL

A. Calculate the average value for each set of measurements

Group A – Graduated Cylinder Group B - Beaker

B. Calculate the % error for each set of measurement.

Group A – Graduated Cylinder Group B - Beaker

2. While doing a lab, a student found the density of a piece of pure aluminum to be 2.85 g/ cm3. The accepted
value for the density of aluminum is 2.70 g/cm3 . What was the student's percent error?

3. A student took a calibrated 200.0-gram mass, weighed it on a laboratory balance, and found it read 196.5
g. What was the student’s percent error?

IV. Indicate how many significant figures there are in each of the following measured values.

1. 0.0052 ______________ 6. 602 000. ______________ 11. 9.876 ______________

2. 3.14 ______________ 7. 8.0450 ______________ 12. 100. ______________
3. 7000 m ______________ 8. 120.3 ______________ 13. 0.00203 ______________
4. 0.00090 ______________ 9. 0.004000 ______________ 14. 4100 ______________
5. 0.70800 ______________ 10. 0.003500 ______________ 15. 8700 kg ______________

V. Perform the following operations by applying the rules for significant figures.

3.4567 9.87654 12.34567 3.4567 9.87654 12.34567 12.34567

× 2.34567 × 4.321 × 0.9876 × 2.34567 × 4.321 × 0.9876 × 0.9876

VI. Choose the letter of the BEST answer and write it on the space provided for.

________1. Which year saw the extension of the scope of the Meter Convention to include all aspects of the
metric system?
a) 1921 b) 1948 c) 1952 d) 1954
________2. When was the astronomical second adopted as the standard for time?
a) 1948 b) 1952 c) 1954 d) 1982
________3. In what year was the ampere, a measurement of electric current, redefined?
a) 1948 b) 1952 c) 1954 d) 1982
________4. When were SI units formally adopted, including six physical base units?
 a) 1948 b) 1952 c) 1954 d) 1960
________5. Which of the following is NOT one of the initial six physical base units of the SI system?
a) Meter b) Kilogram c) Second d) Joule
________6. What does the candela measure?
a) Electric current c) Temperature
b) Luminous intensity d) Length
________7. When were the international prototype meter and kilogram deposited in Paris?
a) 1875 b) 1889 c) 1901 d) 1925
________8. What is the primary purpose of the Meter Convention?
a) To standardize the measurement of time
b) To establish a global currency system
c) To promote the use of the kilogram and meter
d) To regulate international trade agreements

________9. Where were the international prototype meter and kilogram deposited?
a) Smithsonian Institution, Washington D.C. c) BIPM, Paris
b) British Museum, London d) Tokyo National Museum
________10. What is the significance of the BIPM?
a) It serves as the global home for international trade negotiations.
b) It regulates the use of the Imperial system.
c) It oversees the implementation of the metric system.
d) It focuses on environmental conservation efforts worldwide.
________11. Who were the British scientists involved in suggesting a common measurement system?
a) Isaac Newton and Albert Einstein
b) James Clerk Maxwell and William Thomson
c) Marie Curie and Charles Darwin
d) Galileo Galilei and Nikola Tesla
________12. What was the original purpose behind the formalization of the metric system in 1795?
a) To standardize measurements for international trade
b) To promote scientific research
c) To simplify weights and measures for everyday use
d) To assert French dominance in Europe
________13. What was the key observation made by Eratosthenes regarding the Sun's position in Aswan
and Alexandria? a) The Sun rose earlier in Aswan than in Alexandria.
b) The Sun set later in Aswan than in Alexandria.
c) The Sun was directly overhead in Aswan but not in Alexandria.
d) The Sun was directly overhead in Alexandria but not in Aswan.
________14. How did Eratosthenes calculate the Earth's circumference?
a) By measuring the length of the Nile River
b) By timing the journey by camel between two cities
c) By observing the positions of stars
d) By studying ancient maps
________15. What drove the variations in the size of the foot measurement in different regions?
a) Geological differences c) Climate variations
b) Cultural preferences d) Historical influences
________16. How is the hand measurement traditionally determined?
a) By measuring the length of the fingers including a closed thumb
b) By measuring the width of the palm excluding the thumb
c) By measuring across the widest part of the palm including a closed thumb
d) By measuring the circumference of the wrist including a closed thumb
________17. How is the cubit defined?
a) By the length of a scroll c) By the length of the Pharaoh’s forearm
b) By the width of a building d) By the height of a pyramid
________18. How did the cubit contribute to the construction of ancient Egyptian structures?
a) It was used to measure the volume of stone blocks.
b) It was used to calculate the angles of pyramids.
c) It served as a standard unit for the dimensions of buildings.
d) It determined the placement of hieroglyphs on temple walls.
________19. In what areas is the Sumerian sexagesimal system still used today?
a) Agricultural measurements and structural buildings.
b) Financial transactions and business.
c) Measuring angles and geographic coordinates
d) Timekeeping in daily life and workplace.
________20. Which of the following is NOT a modern application of the Sumerian numeral system?
a) Measuring angles c) Calculating currency exchange
b) Geographic coordinates d) Electronic navigation
 VII. Write each number in scientific notation/standard form.
1. 8.3 × 1017 __________________ 6. 9.5 × 107 __________________
2. 0.0000002 __________________ 7. 0.0042 __________________
3. 1.5 × 10−12 __________________ 8. 0.9 × 10 −10
__________________
4. 0.000216 __________________ 9. 48900 __________________
5. 38 ×102 __________________ 10. 2000000 __________________

VIII. Perform the following operations by applying the rules for significant figures.

3.4567
× 2.34567

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