Physics exam 1 Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
1
Q

Hypothesis

A

Educated guess

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Theory

A

an explanation that consists of well tested and verified hypothesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

scientific method

A

the process of testing facts through testing and observations

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What is the language of Physics?

A

Mathematics

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the steps of the Scientific Method? (Remember there are different versions but they all say virtually the same thing. Just pick one.)

A
  1. Recognize a problem.
  2. Make an educated guess (hypothesis)
  3. Predict the consequences of the hypothesis
  4. Perform experiments to test predictions
  5. Formulate the simplest general rule that organizes the 3 main ingredients: hypothesis, prediction, and experimental outcome.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Give an example of you following the SM in your life. List the steps. They should match what you have for #2.

A

Observe - I am tired during 1st hour
Hypothesize - if I go to bed earlier the night before, I will not be tired during 1st hour
Test - Go to bed earlier
Analyze - how do I feel the next morning during first hour?
Conclude - If I go to sleep earlier, I’m not tired during 1st hour

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Describe the scientific attitude.

A

An inquiry, experimentation, and humility before the facts

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly