Algebra-Based Physics Review
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Algebra-Based Physics provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental principles and concepts of physics, utilizing algebraic methods rather than calculus-based approaches. This course covers key topics such as motion, forces, energy, momentum, waves, electricity, and magnetism. Students will learn how to analyze physical phenomena using mathematical relationships and problem-solving strategies suited for students who have a solid background in algebra. Through laboratory experiments, lectures, and problem sets, the course emphasizes the application of physics in everyday life and prepares students for further studies in science, health sciences, and related fields.
Recommended Textbook Physics 10th Edition by John
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Chapter 11: Fluids
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Q1) An object weighs 15 N in air and 13 N when submerged in mineral spirits,which has a density of 788 kg/m³.Determine the density of the object.
A)330 kg/m³
B)500 kg/m³
C)1.2 × 10³ kg/m³
D)5.9 × 10³ kg/m³
E)7.5 × 10³ kg/m³
Answer: D
Q2) A balloon inflated with helium gas (density = 0.2 kg/m³)has a volume of 6 × 10<sup>-</sup>³ m³.If the density of air is 1.3 kg/m³,what is the buoyant force exerted on the balloon?
A)0.01 N
B)0.08 N
C)0.8 N
D)1.3 N
E)7.8 N
Answer: B
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Chapter 13: The Transfer of Heat
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Q1) Complete the following statement: Most of the heat that is lost to space from the earth occurs by
A)conduction.
B)convection.
C)radiation.
D)both conduction and radiation.
E)both conduction and convection.
Answer: C
Q2) A beaker of water is placed on a Bunsen burner.As the lower layers of water are heated,they become less dense and rise.This permits cooler layers to move downward and be heated.Eventually,the water boils.Which method(s)of heat transfer is (are)primarily responsible for boiling the sample?
A)conduction
B)convection
C)radiation
D)both conduction and radiation
E)both conduction and convection
Answer: E
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Chapter 14: The Ideal Gas Law and Kinetic Theory
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Q1) What is the internal energy of 1.75 kg of helium (atomic mass = 4.00260 u)with a temperature of 100 °C?
A)4.65 × 10³ J
B)5.44 × 10 J
C)2.03 × 10 J
D)8.16 × 10 J
E)1.22 × 10 J
Answer: C
Q2) Which one of the following statements best explains why gases are not commercially sold by volume?
A)Gas volume is negligible.
B)Gas volume is difficult to measure.
C)Gas volume depends on the type of gas.
D)Gases have comparatively low densities.
E)Gas volume depends on temperature and pressure.
Answer: E
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Chapter 15: Thermodynamics
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Q1) Which one of the following expressions represents the final pressure of the gas?
A)0.5P
B)P /31.7
C)2P
D)3.17P
E)4P
Q2) What is the ratio of the internal energy of the gas in state C to that in state A?
A)2/1
B)1/2
C)130/327
D)240/600
E)600/240
Q3) How much work is done on the gas as it is compressed isobarically from state C to state D?
A)zero joules
B)50 J
C)100 J
D)200 J
E)400 J
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Chapter 17: The Principle of Linear Superposition and
Interference Phenomena
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Q1) Determine the shortest length of pipe,open at both ends,which will resonate at 256 Hz.The speed of sound is 343 m/s.
A)0.330 m
B)0.670 m
C)0.990 m
D)1.32 m
E)1.67 m
Q2) A guitar string has a linear density of 8.30 × 10<sup>-</sup> kg/m and a length of 0.660 m.The tension in the string is 56.7 N.When the fundamental frequency of the string is sounded with a 196.0-Hz tuning fork,what beat frequency is heard?
A)6 Hz
B)4 Hz
C)12 Hz
D)8 Hz
E)2 Hz
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Chapter 20: Electric Circuits
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Q1) If t = 0.050 s,what is the value of t ? Note: The origin for the graph is not necessarily at t = 0 s.
A)0.067 s
B)0.079 s
C)0.10 s
D)0.60 s
E)61 s
Q2) Which one of the following quantities can be converted to kilowatt - hours (kWh)?
A)2.0 A
B)8.3 V
C)5.8 J
D)9.6 W
E)6.2 C/V
Q3) What is the approximate average power dissipated in the iron?
A)450 W
B)600 W
C)850 W
D)1200 W
E)1700 W
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Chapter 22: Electromagnetic Induction
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Q1) Immediately after the switch S is closed,which one of the following statements is true?
A)An induced current will flow from right to left in R.
B)An induced current will flow from left to right in r.
C)A magnetic field that points toward B appears inside coil 1.
D)An induced magnetic field that points toward B appears inside coil 2.
E)A current will pass through r,but there will be no current through R.
Q2) Assume that S has been closed for a long time.Which one of the following changes will not result in an induced current in coil 2 that flows from left to right through R.
A)Coil 1 and its core are moved toward A.
B)Coil 2 and its core are moved toward B.
C)Coil 2 and its core are moved toward C.
D)The switch S is opened.
E)The iron core is removed from coil 1.
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Chapter 25: The Refl Ection of Light: Mirrors
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Q1) A woman stands 2.0 m in front of a convex mirror and notices that her image height is 1/4 of her actual height.Determine the radius of curvature of the mirror.
A)0.67 m
B)1.3 m
C)2.0 m
D)4.0 m
E)6.0 m
Q2) A concave mirror has a radius of curvature of 20 cm.For which one of the following object distances will the image be real,inverted and smaller than the object?
A)5 cm
B)10 cm
C)15 cm
D)18 cm
E)25 cm
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Chapter 26: The Refraction of Light: Lenses and Optical Instruments
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Q1) If the archer is successful in shooting the fish,what angle does the arrow make with the horizontal as it enters the water?
A)12°
B)17°
C)23°
D)67°
E)73°
Q2) Which one of the following phrases most accurately describes the image of the fish as seen by the archer?
A)real and inverted
B)virtual and inverted
C)real and reversed right to left
D)virtual with its orientation unaltered
E)real with its orientation unaltered
Q3) Which pair of terms most accurately describes the final image?
A)real,upright
B)virtual,upright
C)real,inverted
D)virtual,inverted
E)inverted,enlarged
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Chapter 29: Particles and Waves
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Q1) Which one of the following is demonstrated by the Compton effect?
A)time dilation
B)length contraction
C)the uncertainty principle
D)the wave properties of electrons
E)the particle properties of electromagnetic radiation
Q2) What happens to the de Broglie wavelength of an electron if its momentum is reduced to one-half of its initial value?
A)The wavelength decreases by a factor of 4.
B)The wavelength increases by a factor of 4.
C)The wavelength increases by a factor of 3.
D)The wavelength increases by a factor of 2.
E)The wavelength decreases by a factor of 2.
Q3) Complete the following statement: The photon description of light is necessary to explain
A)polarization
B)photoelectric effect
C)diffraction of light
D)electron diffraction
E)interference of light
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