Measurement and Units
GCE Physics

11 Measurement and Units practice questions covering everything you need for GCE.

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Sample Measurement and Units questions

Q12020· MEDIUM

(a) Define the following terms as used in measurement: (i) Fundamental quantity (ii) Derived quantity Give ONE example of each. [4 marks] (b) State the SI unit and dimension of each of th…

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Q22022· MEDIUM

(a) (i) List FOUR sources of error that may be encountered when taking measurements in a physics laboratory. [4 marks] (ii) Distinguish between systematic error and random error, giving ONE exampl…

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Q32023· EASY

A student measures the diameter of a wire using a micrometer screw gauge and obtains readings of 2.53 mm, 2.55 mm, 2.54 mm, and 2.54 mm. What is the mean diameter of the wire?

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Q42022· EASY

Which of the following pairs of quantities are BOTH vectors?

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Q52024· EASY

The prefix 'nano' represents a factor of

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Q62021· EASY

Which of the following is a fundamental (base) unit in the International System of Units (SI)?

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Q72021· MEDIUM

A rectangular metal block measures 4.0 cm × 2.5 cm × 1.5 cm. If the mass of the block is 135 g, what is the density of the metal?

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Q82023· MEDIUM

Which of the following statements about systematic errors is CORRECT?

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Q92019· HARD

The speed of light in vacuum is approximately $3.0 \times 10^{8} \ \text{m s}^{-1}$. Express this value in kilometres per hour (km h⁻¹).

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Q102023· MEDIUM

A rectangular metal block measures 4.0 cm × 2.5 cm × 1.5 cm. If the mass of the block is 135 g, what is the density of the metal?

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Q112020· MEDIUM

The dimension of pressure is

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