| Steps of the Scientific Method: Number the steps in the proper
order, from 1 to 6.
Step _____ : Form a hypothesis to answer the problem
Step _____ : Experimentation
Step _____ : Gather information on the problem
Step _____ : Make observations and measurements
Step _____ : Define your problem
Step _____ : Analyze data and state conclusion
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Write a testable question or hypothesis when given these topics.
1. Your find holes in boxes and bags in your
pantry. Some of the foodstuff is missing and spilled onto the floor.
What might be a hypothesis to explain the situation?
2. You want to determine the best amount of water
to use for baking a cake. You think that 1 cup would be best.
How would you test your hypothesis?
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METRIC UNITS
___ meter A. metric unit
for volume
___ kilogram B. metric unit for time
___ second C. metric unit for mass
___ liter D.
metric unit for length
METRIC PREFIXES
___ nano- A. one millionth (10-6)
___ kilo- B. one billionth
(10-9)
___ milli- C. one million
(106)
___ centi- D. one thousandth (10-3)
___ mega- E. one thousand (103)
___ micro- F. one hundredth (10-2)
1. The number 2403.0230 has ____ significant figures.
2. _____________helps identify if a physics expression is valid.
3. _______________ is the study of the behavior of submicroscopic particles.
4. ______________ is the study of light.
5. What order of magnitude would be appropriate for measuring the length
of your finger?
6. Round off the number 793842.23 to 4 significant digits.
7. The letter T is an abbreviation for what metric prefix?
8. The number 0.03000210 has ____ significant figures.
9. _______________ are used by physicists to explain features of various
phenomena.
10. ________________ is how a measurement compares to a standard quantity.
11. Which of the following is the biggest unit? Femto-
Atto- Micro-
12. What is the correct answer when multiplying 5.4 x 198.225?
13. Physics uses the scientific method to discover ________ that
can be used.
14. Using _________calculations provides a quick way to see if your
answer is in the ballpark.
15. When measuring gravity (g=9.8 m/s/s), you get 9.81, 9.79, and 9.8.
Your results are:
16. ________________ is the ability to produce the same measurement
repeatedly.
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