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Correctly apply important terms and concepts for GCSE and A-Level physics

Select the equation that means "directly proportional" *

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x ∝ y

x ∝ 1/y

Select the definition of direct proportionality below *

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If x increases then y increases also

If x increases then y decreases

If x doubles then y doubles

If x doubles then y halves

Select the equation that means "inversely proportional" *

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x ∝ y

x ∝ 1/y

Select the definition of inverse proportionality below *

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If x increases then y increases also

If x increases then y decreases

If x doubles then y doubles

If x doubles then y halves

Select the graph that is produced if x and y are directly proportional to each other *

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x versus 1/y is a straight line through the origin

x versus y is a straight line through the origin

"per" is a word often used in definitions. What does it mean? *

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product of

subtracted from

added to

multiplied by

divided by

"product" is sometimes used in definitions. What does it mean? *

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product of

subtracted from

added to

multiplied by

divided by

"product" is sometimes used in definitions. What does it mean? *

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per

subtracted from

added to

multiplied by

divided by

"rate of" is often used in definitions. What does it mean? *

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per

per unit time

changed by one

for one second

divided by

What is a physical quantity? *

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A property of a material or object that can be quantified by measurement

A property of a material or object that is impossible to quantify by measurement

The length of an object

The mass of a material or object

Which of the names and symbols below is a unit of measurement? *

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giga, G

milli, m

centi, c

kilogram, kg

nano, n

Which type of quantity has magnitude but not direction? *

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imperial

scalar

vector

metric

Which type of quantity has magnitude AND direction? *

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imperial

scalar

vector

metric

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