Quarter 1- Module 1
GENERAL PHYSICS 1
Core Subject Description: Mechanics of particles, rigid bodies, and fluids; waves; and heat and thermodynamics using the methods
and concepts of algebra, geometry, trigonometry, graphical analysis, and basic calculus
Introductory Message
To the parent: This module is designed to meet the current needs of your children under our present condition (pandemic).
As partners to the learning process of your children, we the teachers are humbly requesting you to please assist us under your close
supervision for their development hence this module is prepared by.
To the students: This module is prepared and intended to increase your knowledge and help you in your studies. It will also
help you to expand your knowledge and learn the concepts related to this subject. Since we are under the crisis (pandemic) this
module is prepared for you by our dear students for your self-study at home under the guidance and supervision of your honest and
devoted parent.
At the end of this module, you should be able to:
1. Solve measurement problems involving conversion of units and expression of measurements in scientific notation.
2. Differentiate random errors from systematic errors.
FUNDAMENTAL CONCEPTS
As the different concepts of physics are introduced, it is important to review the fundamentals of mathematics that will be
used most commonly throughout physics. Included here are the chemistry pages for Unit Conversions and Significant
Figures, as well as an introduction to vectors that are used for nearly every topic in physics.
Unit Conversion
Base Units: The following are seven base units used added to -meter. Some of the common prefixes are
in the metric system:
Table 1. Base Units
Property Unit Symbol
given below:
Amount of substance mole mol
Electric current ampere amp
Length meter m
Luminous intensity candela cd
Mass kilogram kg
Temperature kelvin K
Time second s
Table 2. Converting Units Using Conversion Factor
Metric-Metric Conversions: Conversion factors for
the metric system can be determined from prefixes
Table 3. Prefixes for the Metric System
Prefix Symbol Factor
femto- f 10-15
pico- p 10-12
nano- n 10-9
micro- µ 10-6
milli- m 10-3
centi- c 10-2
deci- d 10-1
Base unit 100
deca- D 101
hecto- h 102
kilo- k 103
mega- M 106
giga- G 109
Scientific Notation
Scientific notation offers a convenient way of expressing very large or very small
numbers. A positive power of 10, when the number given is larger than 10. A negative
power of 10, when the number given is smaller than 1.
Rules of Using Scientific Notation in Computations
Addition and Subtraction
- Before adding or subtracting we need to transform all of the powers of 10 to be
the same.
Ex. 3.4 x 105+ 9.7 x 106 = 0.34 x 106+ 9.7 x 106
= 10.04 x 106
= 1.0 x 107
Multiplication
- To multiply two numbers in scientific notation, multiply their coefficients and
add their exponents.
Ex. (3.4 x 105)(9.7 x 106) = 32.98 x 105 +6
= 32.98 x 1011
= 3 .3 x 101 2
Division
- To divide two numbers in scientific notation, divide their coefficients and
subtract their exponents.
Ex. (3.4 x 106)÷ (9.7 x 1013) = 0.35 x 10 6−13
= 0.35 x 10−7
= 3. 5 x 10−8
First Quarter
Module 1-Assessment
GENERAL PHYSICS 1
Name: ________________________________ Grade Level & Strand: ____________ Score: ___________
Teacher’s Name: Joan L. Lomo
A. Directions: Read the statements and write the numbers in scientific notation on the
space provided before each item.
_________ 1. The population of the world is about 7,117,000,000.
_________ 2. The distance from Earth to the Sun is about 92,960,000 miles.
_________ 3. The human body contains approximately 60,000,000,000,000 or more cells.
_________ 4. The mass of a particle of dust is 0.000000000753 kg.
_________ 5. The length of the shortest wavelength of visible light (violet) is 0.0000004
meters.
B. Directions : Convert the following measurements. Show your solution in converting
the unit on the space below.
1. 586 cm = _______m
2. 4.28 m = _______mm
3. 1396mg = _______kg
4. 1375L = _______kL
5. 12g = ________cg
