practice test part 31-40

Question 1

The process of taking bits of information to form a general conclusion is called _____.

Answer 1

inductive reasoning

Question 2

A(n) _____ is a possible, testable explanation for a set of observational data.

Answer 2

hypothesis

Question 3

_____ increases when moving at a large percentage of light speed because it is resistant to change in motion.

Answer 3

Mass

Question 4

An event is an occurrence in _____.

Answer 4

space-time

Question 5

A telescope’s field of view is _____ related to lens magnification.

Answer 5

inversely

Question 6

In the theory of relativity, _____.

Answer 6

-time is relative
-space and time are interdependent
-there is no absolute motion

Question 7

_____ binds atomic nuclei together.

Answer 7

The strong nuclear force

Question 8

_____ attempts to describe every function of our cosmos with one explanation.
Correct

Answer 8

The theory of everything

Question 9

_____ means producing a flat image free from distortion.

Answer 9

Orthoscopic

Question 10

A _____ is a plane projection used to find an object by visually presenting the sky at any particular moment.

Answer 10

planisphere