Chapter 1 - About Science

Question 1

What did Aristotle believe?

Answer 1

Aristotle believed that objects “sought” their resting states. He took a philosophical approach.

Question 2

What will you not have at the equator at noon?

Answer 2

A shadow!

Question 3

What do competent scientists do?

Answer 3

Change their minds!

Question 4

A hypothesis must be…

Answer 4

Falsifiable!

Question 5

Between what kind of objects does friction occur?

Answer 5

Friction occurs between 2 moving objects OR 1 moving object/1 still object.

Question 6

What is the relationship between Mass and Inertia?

Answer 6

More mass = more inertia!

Question 7

What is the order of sciences based on complexity?

Answer 7

1. Biology (Most complex!)
2. Chemistry
3. Physics (simplest!)

Question 8

What are the 5 steps of the Scientific Method?

Answer 8

1. Recognize question (must be testable for falseness!)
2. Make hypothesis
3. Predict consequences of hypothesis
4. Perform experiments
5. Form simplest generic rule that organizes hypothesis, prediction, & results.

Question 9

What is the Scientific Attitude?

Answer 9

Inquiry, integrity, humility, & willingness to admit error.

Question 10

What is the definition of a Fact?

Answer 10

A fact is close agreement by observers about the same phenomenon.

Question 11

What is the definition of a Law/Principle?

Answer 11

A law/principle is a hypothesis that has been tested over and over and has not been contradicted.

Question 12

What is Earth’s circumference?

Answer 12

40,000 km.