Foundations of Physics

52 MCQs

MCQs

52 questions · 40 min · 52 marks

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  1. Question 1

    Science is best described as:

    • ACollective knowledge about natural phenomena and processes
    • BStudy of imaginary events only
    • CA collection of personal opinions
    • DStudy of political systems only
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    Answer: A

    The textbook defines science as collective knowledge about natural phenomena, processes, and events.

  2. Question 2

    Which two main groups are used to classify the study of nature in the textbook?

    • ABiological sciences and physical sciences
    • BSocial sciences and political sciences
    • CArts and literature
    • DHistory and geography only
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    Answer: A

    The textbook divides the study of nature into biological and physical sciences.

  3. Question 3

    Biological sciences mainly deal with:

    • ALiving things
    • BNon-living things only
    • CSpace and time only
    • DMachines only
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    Answer: A

    Biological sciences deal with living things.

  4. Question 4

    Physical sciences are primarily concerned with the study of:

    • ANon-living things
    • BLiving organisms only
    • CHuman languages
    • DPolitical institutions
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    Answer: A

    The textbook describes physical sciences as the study of non-living things.

  5. Question 5

    Physics is a fundamental branch of:

    • APhysical science
    • BSocial science
    • CPolitical science
    • DLiterary studies
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    Answer: A

    Physics is described as an important and basic part of physical science.

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