Kostka School of Quezon City

Physics
First Trimester
Long Test No. 1
AREA: Branches of Science, Physics and Branches, Scientific Method, Scientific Attitudes
Name: ___________________________________________________________________
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I.
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Date: ______________________

Directions: Write the letter of the correct answer on the blank before each number.
(15pts)

Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?

A. Astronomy
B. Botany
C. Physics
D. Chemistry
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Which of the following is under modern Physics?
A. Relativity
B. Optics
C. Mechanics D. Electromagnetism
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Which of the following best describes Physics as a branch of science?
A. It is an example of social science.
B. It is the study of the interaction between matter and energy.
C. It deals with the study of living things and the interaction with non living things.
D. It deals what composes matter, the changes and energy accompanying changes.
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What branch of physics deals with the nature and propagation of sound waves?
A. Mechanics
B. Optics
C. Optics
D. Thermodynamics
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What is the first step of the scientific method?
A. Research background information
C. Make an observation
B. Publish your results
D. Form a hypothesis
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What branch of science deals with matter and energy and natural observable laws?
A. Social
B. physical
C. earth
D. life
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A set of guidelines used by scientists to answer questions about a problem refers to
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A. Logical thinking
B. daydreaming
C. scientific method
D.
opinion sharing
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An experiment is a specific test of a what?
A. Theory
B. hypothesis
C. control
D. variable
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A scientist plants two rows of corn for experimentation. She puts fertilizer on row 1 but does
not put fertilizer on row 2. Both rows receive the same amount of water and light intensity. She
checks the growth of the corn over the course of 5 months. What is a constant in this experiment?
A. Plant height
C. Corn without fertilizer
B. Corn with fertilizer
D. Amount of water
_____10. In the experiment The effect of the height of release to the time of fall of a metal ball, which
is the independent variable?
A. Height of release
C. the metal ball
B. The time of fall
D. the velocity of the ball
_____11. The scientific method employs which of the following sequence of steps?
A. Hypothesize, experiment, conclude C. experiment, conclude, hypothesize
B. Conclude, hypothesize, experiment D. hypothesize, conclude, experiment
_____12. After you record your data from an experiment you should
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A. Summarize your findings in a conclusion and state whether your findings support your
hypothesis or not.
B. Publish your results and share them with colleagues.
C. Pack up and go home.
D. Form a hypothesis.
_____13. What scientific attitude is described as believing that everything that happens in this world
has a cause?
A. Patience
B. rationality C. Honesty
D. Critical thinking
_____14. Who among the following scientists is known for the improvised incubator made of bamboo?
A. Dr. Alfredo Santos
B. Dr. Julian Banzon C. Dr. Luz Oliveros Belardo D. Dr. Fe Del Mundo
_____15. What is the main contribution of Albert Einstein in the field of science?
A. Scientific method
B. Theory of Relativity
C. Radioactivity
D. TV telephone

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Directions: Identify the word being described or defined in each number. (10pts)

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Process of acquiring knowledge through careful observations

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Application of science

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An educated or scientific guess that can be a possible answer to a

problem

____________________________4. Branch of physics that deals with traditional topics on motion and
energy before the 20th century.
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The Physics of forces on objects at rest or in motion

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The inventor of the TV telephone

____________________________7. Branch of science that deals with the study of the celestial bodies
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A major division of science which includes botany, zoology, anatomy,

taxonomy and genetics.

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The part of the experiment that remains the same

____________________________10. Also called the manipulated variable

III.

Answer in NOT LESS than 3 sentences.

1. If you will become a physicist, in what area or branch of physics will you work in? Explain why.
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2. Cite 3 applications of physics in our daily life. Answer in complete sentences and briefly explain why
physics is important in our life.
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