Measurement and Units
GCE Physics

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

Drill Measurement and Units

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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