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AP Physics C: Mechanics

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.1 · Model selection

A student proposes a model for one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus. Which statement provides the strongest physics or statistical justification?

AThe model is valid whenever a calculator produces a result.BThe model is valid because uncertainty can be ignored.Cvelocity is the derivative of position and displacement is the signed area under a velocity-time graphDThe conclusion follows because the variables have the same numerical value.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.10 · Principle evaluation

A classmate states: ‘velocity is the derivative of position and displacement is the signed area under a velocity-time graph.’ Which response best evaluates the statement?

AIt can be tested only by memorizing a definition.BIt is useful only if the quantities, system or population, and conditions are identified.CIt is universally valid without conditions.DIt is false because scientific and statistical laws never use models.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.11 · Residual analysis

Which observation would provide the clearest evidence that a chosen model for one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus is inadequate?

AResiduals or deviations show a consistent pattern larger than expected uncertainty.BThe data contain units.CThe title of the graph is brief.DTwo values happen to be equal.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.12 · Scientific conclusion

What is the best final sentence in a response about one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus?

AThe calculation is finished, so assumptions do not matter.BTherefore, under the stated conditions, the evidence supports the result; the principal limitation is the identified uncertainty or model assumption.CTherefore the result applies to every possible system.DTherefore the answer is obvious.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.2 · Assumptions

Which response best describes what must be established before using position, velocity, and acceleration functions connected by derivatives and integrals?

AThat every observation has zero uncertainty.BOnly that all measured values are positive.CPosition, velocity, and acceleration functions connected by derivatives and integrals.DThat the graph passes through the origin regardless of theory.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.3 · Quality control

A result from a study of one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus conflicts with the governing model. What is the best first action?

ADelete the result without recording it.BChange the model until it agrees with every point.CCheck the measurement, assumptions, and uncertainty before deciding whether the result is anomalous.DAverage the result with zero.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.4 · Claim and evidence

Which explanation most clearly connects evidence to a claim about one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus?

AThe measured trend agrees with the predicted relationship within uncertainty, so the evidence supports the claim over the tested range.BThe largest recorded value proves the claim for every possible case.CThe claim is correct because the axes use standard units.DThe claim is correct because it is familiar.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.5 · Representations

When translating a result about one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus to another representation, which approach is most reliable?

AReplace the data by a single unlabeled sketch.BUse the same symbol for every quantity.CTranslate among analytic, graphical, and vector representations of motion.DKeep the shape but remove all units and directions.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.6 · Domain

Which feature would most weaken a conclusion about one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus?

AAn independently calibrated instrument.BRepeated trials that agree within uncertainty.CA model derived from the relevant conservation or inference conditions.DA conclusion that extends far beyond the measured domain without justification.

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Unit 1 · one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus · 1.7 · Method comparison

Two methods are used to analyze one- and two-dimensional motion with calculus. Method 1 states assumptions; Method 2 reports more decimal places but no assumptions. Which judgment is best?

AMethod 2 must be better because it has more digits.BMethod 1 is more defensible because validity depends on assumptions as well as arithmetic precision.CBoth methods are automatically equivalent.DNeither method can ever be evaluated.