(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 the following physical quantities:
(i) Force
(ii) Pressure
(iii) Power [6 marks]

(c) The period T of a simple pendulum is given by the formula T = 2π√(l/g), where l is the length of the pendulum and g is the acceleration due to gravity. Use dimensional analysis to verify the correctness of this formula. [5 marks]

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(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 the following physical quantities:
    (i) Force
    (ii) Pressure
    (iii) Power [6 marks]

(c) The period T of a simple pendulum is given by the formula T = 2π√(l/g), where l is the length of the pendulum and g is the acceleration due to gravity. Use dimensional analysis to verify the correctness of this formula. [5 marks]

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