1. Physics Unit 1 Jeopardy Final Jeopardy Fields of Physics Sig Figs
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What field studies motion and its causes?
Mechanics

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Listening to your favorite radio station involves which area of physics?
Vibrations and Wave Phenomena

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A bake makes a loaf of bread. Identify the area of physics that this involves.
Thermodynamics

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A hiker uses a compass to navigate through the woods. Which area of physics does this involve?
Electromagnetism

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Define physics
Study of the Physical world.

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Calculate the following and express the answer in scientific notation with the correct number of significant figures:
5.8 x 10^1

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Calculate the following and express the answer in scientific notation with the correct number of significant figures: 10.5 x 8.8 x 3.14
2.90 x 10^2

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Calculate the following and express the answer in scientific notation with the correct number of significant figures: ( )(4.4 x 10^3)
3.8 x 10^3

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How many significant figures does have? 7

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How many significant figures does mg have? 5

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What is the SI unit used to measure mass?
kilograms

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What is the SI base unit for time?
1 second

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The most appropriate SI unit for measuring the length of an automobile would be?
meter

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The radius of Earth is m. Express this measurement in km in scientific notation with correct number of significant digits.
6.37 x 10^3 km

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The average mass of a proton is x 10^-27 kg. What is this mass in grams?
1.673 x 10^-24

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5.823 x 10^-6 ug

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Write mm in scientific notation.
6.743 x 10^2 mm

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Convert 1 μm to meters using scientific notation.
1 x 10^-6 m

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According to the scientific method, why does a physicist make observations and collect data?
To ask a question

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According to the scientific method, how does a physicist formulate and objectively test hypotheses?
By experiments

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Measuring temperature would most likely involve which major area in physics?
Thermodynamics

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A physicist who studies the behavior of submicroscopic particles is working in which area within physics?
Quantum Mechanics

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In the steps of the scientific method, what is the next step after formulating and objectively testing hypotheses?
Interpreting Results

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9.2 x 10^8 dm

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Calculate the area of a room whose length is m and width is 8.7 m. Express you answer in scientific notation and with the correct number of significant digits.
1.3 x 10^2 meters squared

27. Final Jeopardy
Do you have any questions about the test tomorrow?