Basic Science: Physics 1.29 and Measurements Questions from M.S.B.T.E. Question Papers (1) Define error, state basic types of errors. (4M, W-06) (2) Define system of units. State different types of system of units and name fundamental quantities in them with their units. (4M, S-07) (3) Define errors and state types of errors with examples, (4M, S-07) @) Explain different types of errors. Define percentage error. (4M, S-07) (5) Define (i) Absolute error, (ii) Average absolute error, (iii) Relative error, (iv) Percentage error. (4M, S-08) (6) Classify the following physical quantities as fundamental and derived quantities : Length, force, temperature, acceleration, area, luminous intensity, Pressure, time. (2M, W-08) (7) Define unit of physical quantity and state requirements of good unit, (4M, W-08) (8) Classify following physical quantities as fundamental and derived quantities : mass, velocity, length, force (2M, S-09) (9) Define fundamental quantity, derived quantity, instrumental error, systematic error. (10) Write CGS and SI unit of the following physical quantities: mass, length, force and density (2M, W-09) (11) Define unit and give any two requirements of standard unit. (2M, S-10) (12) Define significant figures. State the rules to find number of significant figures in measurement. (4M, S-10) (13) Classify the following into fundamental and derived units : kilogram, coulomb, second, volt, candela. (2 M, W-10) (14) Define derived physical quantity. Give two examples (2M, S-11) 1 Mere UCU Reece es To calculate weight of the man, which of the following parameters is used ...... (@) length () mass () time (@) none of these Which of the following quantity is measured in Kelvin ? @ length (b) mass (©) time (@) temperature The unit of acceleration in S.1 is ...... (@) ms (6) km/h ms? (d) km/h?10. 1. 12. 13. 14. The unit of force in C.GS. 18 (a) pound force (b) Newton (kg force (d) dyne Kilogram metre per second square is the unit of (a) force (b) pressure (9. work (d) velocity The unit of work is .----- (a) Newton-metre (b) Newton (9) Joule/s (@) kilogram-metre The unit of plane angle 5 (a) degree Celsius (b) radian (¢) steradian (d) none of these The length of the table is 3 metre, here 3 is the ...--- (a) standard (b) unit (¢) magnitude (@) quantity Which of the following is not a requirement of standard unit (a) it should be same for all quantities (b) it should be universally accepted (Q) it should be well defined (d) it should be fixed with time and place The ...... used for measurement of physical quantity is called unit of that quantity. (a) quantity (b) dimension (©) time (d) standard ‘Aphysical quantity is @ quantity which can (a) be defined (b) be measured (not quantified (a) not computed The physical quantity which 0 not depend on any other physical quantity for thei measurement is called ...-- (a) fundamental quantity (b) derived quantity Oo scalar quantity (d) vector quantity Which of the following is not a fundamental quantity ? (a) length (b) speed (Q) mass (d) time Which of the following is a fundamental quantity ? (a) density (b) pressure () momentum (d) timeBasic Science : Physics 15. 16. 17. 18. pL 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. Units and Physical quantity which depends on one or more fundamental quantities for their measurement is called as ...... (a) fundamental quantity () MKS quantity (b) derived quantity (d) CGS quantity Which of the following is not a fundamental unit ? (a) metre () newton Which of the following is a derived unit ? (@) metre (*) second Pascal is the S.J, unit of ...... (@) force (2) density The system of units which are in use are ... (@) CGS, M.K.S,, P.S.T. and SL. (© CGS, MKS, P.S.T. and Fl. (b) kilogram (d) second (b) kilogram (d) joule () pressure (d) momentum (0) MKS, CGS, V.LT. and SL. @ CGS, MKS, FPS. and SL In MKS. system, the units of length, mass and time are .... (@) millisecond, kilohertz and second (Q millimetre, kilobyte and second (b) metre, kilogram and second (@) mile, kilogram and second The units of length, mass and time are centimetre, gram and second which are used in the system. @ CGS. (© FPS. 1 gigahertz means ...... (a) 10° Hz (© 10” Hz 1 millimetre means (a) 10°m ( 10%m 10° metre means . (@) 1mm ( Inm 1 nanometre equals to . (@ 10°m () 107m (0) MKS. @ SI. (b) 10° Hz (d) 10° Hz (6) 10° m (@) 10°m (0) Lem @ lum (b) 10° m (d) 107° mBasic Science : Physics 26. a. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34, xs 36. The unit of area in MKS. system is ...... (a) hectare (9 guntha Centimetre per second is the unit of speed in . @ Si. system () MKS. system Units and Measut (b) metre square (d) square feet (b) FPS. system (d) CGS. system The dimensions of physical quantity are the ...... to which fundamental units ssssz to obtain the unit of a given physical quantity. (@ scales, caliberated (O powers, raised (b) system, scaled (d) false To decide dimensions of a physical quantity, the unit of time is expressed by ...... @s om Dimensional formula for ‘area’ is ...... (a) (? MT) © LMT] Dimensional formula for ‘density’ is ...... @ Merry Oo UMTy (b) @T () 1? My @ weer) ) Lem) @ UM ry In the dimensional equation [L°, M’, T] — [, °, J are called ...... (@) dimensional formulae (0) basic quantities (b) dimensions (d) derived quantities [U m? T) are the dimensions of the quantity ...... (@) acceleration (0 speed Dimensions of ...... and ...... are same. (a) pressure, stress “(© velocity, acceleration Error is ...... ina given measurement. (a) mistake (Q)_uncertainty (b) density (@) area (b) work, force (@) length, mass (b) accuracy (@) certainty An error caused due to faulty instrument is called ...... (a) systematic error (random error (©) personal error (d) constant errorBasic Science: Physics 1.33 ______Units and Measurements ar 38. 39, 41. 42. 43. 45. 46. Error can be minimized by ...... (@) taking large magnitude of physical quantity which is to be measured (b) taking large number of readings (9) using smallest least count instrument (A) all of the above The difference between reading and the mean reading is called as ...... (@ corrected reading (b) absolute error (Q) average absolute error (@ relative error The ratio of average absolute error to mean reading is called ...... (@) average absolute error (b) absolute error (0) relative error (@) random error . Same person may get different readings because of human limitations, this comes under (a) instrumental error () constant error (©) random error (d) personal error A significant figure is defined as a figure in any place which is reasonably ...... (a) non considerable (6) meaningless (Q) not important (d) meaningful The digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5,6, 7,8, 9are...... () not significant (6) sometimes significant () always significant (@) all of the above All non-zero digits are ...... (@) always significant (b) not significant (©) sometimes significant (d) all of the above » If distance between Mumbai to Pune by train is 90.5 km, in this, zero is ...... (Q) not significant (0) significant (may be significant (@ may not be significant Which of the following value is more precise ? (a) 1.200 x10? km (b) 1.20 x10? km () 12x10' km (d) 1200 km If readings of thickness of metal plate are 0.626 cm, 0.627 cm, 0.625 cm, 0.627 cm and 0.626 cm then the average reading will be ...... (a) 0.6362 cm (b) 0.6226 cm () 0.6262 cm (d) 0.6622 cmBasic Science : Physics one Units and Measurements 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. 53. 55. if corrected average reading is 0.2525 cm and average absolute error is 0.00031 cm then relative error will be ...... (a) 0.001227 (b) 0.01227 (©) 0.002127 (d) 0.02127 ina given measurement, if percentage error is 0.123, then relative error is ..... (a) 0.00213 units (b) 0.0123 units (Q) 0.0213 units (d) 0.00123 units Calculate corrected reading, if diameter of rod measured by micrometer screw gauge is 1.234 cm (zero error of micrometer is + 0.002 cm) ...... (a) 1.322cm (b) 1.232 cm (9 1.223 cm (@) 2.132cm The mass of the object is 23.4 +0.02 gm. Percentage error in this measurement is ...... (a) 0.0585% (b) 0.585% (Q) 0.0855% (d) 0.855% Which of the following is more accurate reading ? (1) 1.22 £0.003 mm (2) 3.22 £0.004mm (3) 4.22 £0,005 mm (@) case 1 (b) case 2 () case 3 (d) case 1 and case 3 Diameter of the metal ball measured by vernier calliper is 2.34 cm. If east count of vernier is 0.01 cm, calculate percentage error. (a) 0.427% (b) 0.247% (0) 0.742% (d) 0.724% Calculate percentage error in kinetic energy of a body of mass 23 0.1 gm and moving with velocity of 46 #0.2 cm/s. (a) 4.013% (b) 3.104% (c) 1.043% (d) 1.304% Calculate percentage error in the measurement of density of cube, if mass of cube has 39% error and length has 2% error. (a) 6% (b) 8% () 9% (d) 7% State the number of significant figures in the measurement of 0.0045. (a) 1 () 2 © 3 a4Basic Science: Physics __ is 56. The number of significant figure in the measurement of 0.0560 is ...... @1 (b) 2 © 3 @4 57. The number of significant figure in the measurement of 0.007800 is ...... @1 (o) 2 3 @4 58. The number of significant figure in the measurement of 2.34 x 10" is @1 (b) 2 3 @4 59. The number of significant figure in the measurement of 203 is ...... @i (b) 2 © 3 d) 4 60. Calculate (2.34 x10" - 1.23 x 10°) with respect to significant figures. (a) 222 x10° (b) 222 x10 () 222 x10° (d) 222 x10° 61. Considering four significant digits, round off the number 12.3466 x 10° (a) 12.347 x10 (b) 12.34 x10 () 1235 x10° (d) 12.346 x10° 62. 5.6 kg is equal to ...... (a) 5.6 x10° gm (b) 5.6 x10° gm (9 5.6 x10 gm (d) 5.6 x10 gm 63. 23 mmis equal to ...... (a) 23cm (b) 230cm () 0.23 cm (d) 0.023 em 64. 200 iF is equal to ...... (@) 200 x10°F (b) 200 x 10° F (9 200 x10°F (@) 200 x10° F 65. 6 MWis equal to ...... (a) 6x10°W (b) 6 x10°W () 6x10°W (@ 6x10°W 66. 2GHzis equal to ..... (a) 2x10° Hz (b) 210° Hz () 2x10° Hz (d) 2x10? Hz 67. 1500 nF is equal to ...... (a) 1500 x10° F (b) 1500 x 10° F (Q) 1500 x10° F (d) 1500 x10° F 68. 2000 pF is equal to (a) 2000 x10° F (b) 2000 x 10° F (Q) 2000 x10"? F (d) 2000 x10? Feee Basic Science: Physics 1.36 __Units and Measurements 69. Length of table is 3 m. Convert this into mm. (a) 3x10% mm (b) 3x10? mm () 3x10? mm (d) 3x10? mm 70. 220m is equal to ...... (a) 220 x10" m (b) 220 x10’ m (0. 220 x10" m (d) 220 x10" m Units and Measurements PU Ul Ma Cee eo) 1b) | 2.) | 3. | 4.) | 5.(a) | 6 (a | 7.-(b) | 8 | 9(@) | 10@) 11. (b) | 12. (a) | 13. (b) | 14. (d) | 15. (b) | 16. (c) | 17. (d) | 18. (b) | 19. (d) | 20. (b) 21. (a) | 22. (d) | 23.(b) | 24. (d) | 25. (a) | 26. (b) | 27. (d) | 28. (0) | 29. (d) | 30. (a) 31. (b) 32. (b) 33. (c) | 34. (a) | 35.(c) | 36.(d) | 37.) | 38. (b) | 39. (0) | 40. (©) 41. (d) | 42. (©) | 43. (a) | 44. (b) | 45. (a) | 46. (©) | 47. (@) | 48.(d) | 49. (6) | 50. (©) 51. (©) | 52. (a) | 53. (d) | 54. (c) | 55.(b) | 56. (c) | 57. (d) | 58. (c) | 59. (c) | 60. (b) 61. (c) | 62. (d) | 63. (a) | 64. (c) | 65. (b) | 66. (d) | 67. (c) | 68. (d) | 69. (b) | 70. (a) 30, Hint: Area =Lxb=LxL - Mass Mass M__ 31, Hint: Density = Volume = Ex BxH ~LxLxL L_ Distance ints 1 9TH = = = 33. Hint: [L*M°T*) = Terie Speed 46, Hint ; 0826+ 0.627 + cule + 0.627 + 0.626) _ 4 665 Bxauq _ 0.00032 47, Hint : Relative error =~" = “9 5555 = 0.001227 . % error 48, Hint:R =“J99 4g, Hint : x. = x—z = (1.234 - 0,002) = 1.232 cm. . 2 50. Hint : % error = 53 4 x 100 = 0.0855 23.4 51. Hint: (1) % error is 0.246, (2) % error is 0.124, (3) % error is 0.118. % error of case (3) is less, therefore more accurate. int 20 52, Hint: 234% 100 = 0.427% i. 0.: 0.2 53, Hint: (3. 100) +2x (G2. 100) 4, Hint : 3% + (3 x 2%) = 9% g goaBasic Science (Physics) 1-31 Units and Measurements Q2 The reference standard used for measurement of physical quantity is called [a] quantity b] unit ¢] number —[d] systems of unit Q3 The requirements of good unit a well defined and easily available quantities for their measurements are universely accepted b invariable dj all of the above Q4 A set of fundamental and derived units is called [a] quantity 'b] system of units [e] system of quantity d] both (b) and (c) Q5 CGS means [a] cm-g-sec b}] m-g-sec [ec] cm-kg-sec [d] em-g-m Q6 MKS means al m-kg-s [b] m-g-s c| cm-kg-s [d] m-cm-g Q7 FPS means : [a] ft-lb-s b] ftp-s cc] ftd-m d] foot-p-s Q8 ‘The physical quantities which do not depend on any physical quantities for their measurements are known as : [a] derived quantities [b] fundamental quantities - [e] derived unit d] both (a) and (b) Q9 The physical quantities which depend on one or more fundamental called [a] derived quantities 'b] fundamental quantities -[e} fundamental unit d] both (a) and (b) Q.10 The SI unit of temperature is a] °C b] °F | °K dj all of the above TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeQ.11 The SI unit of luminous intensity is a] candal [b] candela ¢] mole Q.12 The SI unit of amount of substance is a] mole b] candela [ec] ampere [id Q.13. The SI unit of plane angle is . a] kilogram b]) radian ¢] steradian [a Q.14 The SI unit of solid angle is : a] kilogram b] radian ¢] steradian [d) QS The SI unit of force is : al N b] kg-m/s? [Ee] dyne d Q.u6 The CGS unit of force is a] dyne ] newton —[e] ampere [a Q.17 The unit of energy is : a] joule b] newton-metre c] erg d] all of the above Q.18 The SI unit of temperature gradient is a] °c b] °K ] °K/m d Q.19 The dimensional symbol of luminous intensity is, [a] L [b] 1 e] Cc d Q.20 The dimensional formula for velocity , fa] [U Mm’ ] [6] [um t'] [uM Lv] [ue Mr] ° * TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledge kilogram candela mole ClemBasie Science (Physics) 1-33 Units and Measurements Explanation : displacement time L locit = Velocity 7 Dimensions = [L! M° T"'] Q.21 The dimensions of temperature gradient is a] [LC M? 1° x1] (b] [Lt M° T° x] e] [1° Mt! K7] qj) [UM tk] Explanation : Temperature _ T Temperature gradient = Lee distance pe M? T° K'] Q.22. The dimensions of magnetic flux is. [eMrir'] b] [L’ M Ty | Be) [LU mM? 1? 17] (@] [PM rr] Explanation : Magnetic flux = Magnetic Field x Area _ Force Current x Length _ Massx Acceleration x Area Current x Length 2 Mx//A2*L? x _ Mx? IxL LxIxL T?x1 Dimensions = [L? M! T? 1] x Area Q.23 Dimensions of charge is . fl [PY wrt] b) [Lo M° hr] [eo we rr] [ewe rt] ° * + TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeBasic Science (Physics) 1-34 Units and Measurements Explanation : Charge = Current x Time =ixts[l Morr] Q.24 The dimensions of work is (a) [2 M! 12] (6) [2 Mt] [el [2 M r?] (4) [L? M' 17] Explanation : Work = Force x Displacement = Mass * Acceleration x Displacement = Mcpxt= [2 M T?] Q.25_ The SI unit and dimensions of density [al ui [Lo mM! 1°] Bm rg MB Py [el 58-3 wee v0 fa *s 3 0 fe M' 1°] {a [2 1] Explanation : Density va ae = [L9 M! 1°] and unit is ke/m> Q.26 The dimensions of resistance is a] [2 Mr? 17] {[b] [eo MT 1212] [e] [2 M? Tr? (al [eae rT] Explanation : Resistance - Voltage Current — (Work/Charge) _ (W/q) Current I BE” TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS” - An up thrust for knowledgeUnits and Measurements elevate lal) [rP] Q.27 The difference between true value and measured value is known -[eMr | as . {a| unit [b] error {e] quantity [d] accuracy Q.28 can not be eliminated but they can be minimised. [a] units [b] errors quantities [d] random Q.29 For less error, measurement is [a] more accurate [B] tess accurate {c] constant accurate [a] both (a) and (b) 030 Which of the following is more accurate instrument [a] vernier caliper [b] micrometer screw gauge [ge] metre scale [qd] all of the above Explanation : LC of vernier caliper = 0.01 em LC of meter scale = 0.1 em LC of micrometer screw guage = 0.001 om Compare to all, micrometer has less L.C. Q31 The errors occurs due to use of faulty instrument is called [a] instrumental errors systematic errors fe) {c] random errors [a] both (a) and (b) Q32 ‘The errors occurs due to defective setting in the measuring instruments is called [a] instrumental errors 'b] systematic errors [e] random errors [di] all of the above TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeBasic Science (Physiés) 1-36 Units and Measurements Q33. The errors due to sudden change in experimental conditions are called b [a] instrumental errors {b] systematic errors [c| random errors [d] force errors Q.34 Which type of errors can not be controlled ? {a] Random errors [b] Experimental errors ‘¢] Instrumental errors [a] Systematic errors Q.35 How to minimize the errors in the measurement ? [a] Taking a large magnitude of the quantity to be measured [b] Taking large number of readings and find its mean value [e] Using an instrument whose least count is small (d] All of the above Q.36 The magnitude of difference between mean value and each measured value is called as [a] absolute error [b] random error [¢} relative error [d] none of the above Q.37 The ratio of mean absolute error in the measurement of physical quantity to mean value is called [a] absolute error [b) relative error [c] random error [4] experimental error Q.38 A figure which is of some significance but it does not necessarily denote a certainly is called fa] significant figure basic figure b [c] numbering figure (d] decimal figure Q.39 The mass and volume of a plate are 4.237 kg and 2.51 m> respectively. Find density of plate in S.F. [a] 1.688 kg/m> [b] 1.69kg/m> [ce] 1.6880kg/m3 [d] 1.6890 kg/m "Tecnica PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thst or knowedge =Basie Science (Physics) 1-37 Units and Measurements Q40 The experimental calculation of specific heat of aluminium was found to be 0,156 cal/g °C, but the actual value is given 0.185 cal/g %. Calculate percentage error in s.f. [a] 15.701% — [b) 15.72% — [e} 15.7% [a] 16% Q.41 The area and volume of sphere is 4.50 + 0.10 com? and 50.30 + 0.10 cm>. Calculate total percentage error in the measurement of area and volume of sphere. al 2.4% {b} 2.42% [e] 2.424% — [d] 2.4245% Q.42. Which one of the following units is a fundamental unit ? fa] watt B] joule/sec. [ec] ampere [d] newton Q43. kg misec is the unit of [a] impulse {b] capacity of condenser [a] acceleration angular acceleration Q.44 Candela is the unit of [a] magnetic flux [b] intensity of electric field cc} luminous intensity [a] charge Q.45\ The fundamental unit which is common in F.P.S. and MK-S. systems is : [a] foot [b] sec {e] kilogram [d] pound Q.46 Which of the following is unit of length ? [a] lunar month [b] kelvin {e] candela [d] light year Q.47| Which of the following is a fundamental physical quantity 2 a] Acceleration [b] Velocity [e] Speed [a] Length Q.48 Which one of the following is the ‘unit of energy ? [a] Newton [b] Nisec N-sec {d] None of the above ° = TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeBasic Science (Physics) 1-38 Units and Measurements Q.49 Which of the following is not a unit of power ? a] watt [b] joulemr — [e] Navsec [d] Nisec Q50 The physical quantity having units of mass is, density [b] momentum [e] inertia [4] moment of force Q51_ SL unit of electric intensity is a} coulomb/m [6] henry [e] Vim [a] wate Q.52 Which of the following is S.I. unit of resistance ? [a] meter [b] second [d] ampere 253 Which is the physical quantity whose dimensional formula is [Um'r?]2 [a] Bulk modulus [b] Electric conductance [e] Surface tension [4] Force Explanation : Force = Mass x Acceleration mx = pty? Pp OSA Whinh is the physical, quantity whiwe dimendicual toemaite is [emM'r2 ] 9 Electric current [b] time [c] energy [d] force Explanation : Energy = Force x Displacement = kg-m?.s? =[12M'72] Q.55 Which of the following is a derived unit ? [a] ampere [b] mole candela [d] newton ee * TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up tus for knowedgeBasie Science (Physics) 1-39 Units and Measurements Q.56 Which of the following is not a fundamental physical quantity ? al celsius [b] candela newton d] all the above Q57 Which of the following is the unit of energy ? a] joule (b} Nim? {e] N-m [a] kg-m/s? Q.58_ Systametic error occured due to poor calibration of instrument that can be corrected by a] taking several readings [b] replacing instruments cc] taking mean values (d] taking median of values Q.59 Error that occurs due to equally affected measurement is called a| random error b] systematic error [e] frequent error [a] precision Q.60 How many fundamental units are there in SI system ? al 5 b| 7 [a] 4 Q.61 Which of the following physical quantity is fundamental ? a] velocity [b| force | temperature [d] volume Q.62. Which of the physical quantity remains same for all unit system ? a] metre b] second ¢] ampere —[d] kilogram Q.63 What is the ratio of 1 micron to one nanometer ? [al 10* b] 10? [e] 10'6 {d] 10° Explanation : Imicron _ lpm Ratio = ———__ Inanometer = Inm 108m _g-619 = 10? 10°m a TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeBasic Science (Physics) 1-40 Units and Measurements Q.64 1 MeV = eV a] 107 [b] 104 [e] 105 [a] 10° Q.65 Unit of momentum physical quantity ? a] newton-second b] newton/second ¢| joule [d] joule/second Explanation : Momentum = Mass x Velocity m mes = kg- Makg-™S 6 s ks 3s = kg- xs =Ns s Q.66 The SI unit of momentum is [a] kg newton [6] kg ms? kg mt d] kg ms Q.67 Volt/meter is the unit of a} work b} viscosity ¢} electric field intensity d| velosity Q.68 What is the least count of vernier callipers ? a] 104m b] 105m = [ce] 107 m d] 103 m Explanation : L&C. of V.C = 0.01 em = 0.01x107 m = 104 m Q.69 What is the least count of screw gauge ? a] 104 m [b] 105m fe] 107 m [d] 10° m Explanation : L.C. of MSG = 0.001 cm = 0.001x107 m = 1x105m - TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeBasie Science (Physics) 14d Units and Measurements Q.70 The percentage error in the distance 100 +5 cm is a] 5% [b] 6% 8% [a] 20% Explanation = % error = Fax l00= 5% Q.71 In an experiment to determine the density of a cube, the percentage error in the measurement of mass is 0.25% and the percentage error in the measurement of length is 0.50 % what will be the percentage error in the determination of its density ? a] 2.75% b] 1.75% [e] 075% [a] 1.25% Explanation : mass mass volume (length)? density % error in density = % error in mass +% error in L* % error in mass + 3 x % error in L 0.25 +3 x 0.50 = 0.25 + 1.50 = 1.75 % n _ AB ‘i Q7 if P = “- where percentage error in A, B and C are c respectively 2%, 3% and 5% then total percentage error in measurement of p a] 18% [b] 14% [e] 22% [a] 12% Explanation : _ A?B re % error in P = % error in A? +% error in B+% error in C® 2% % error in A+% error in B +3 % error in C = 2x24343x5=443415 = 22% e a TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeBasic Science (Physics) 1-42 Units and Measurements Q.73. The length of a rod is (1015+006) cm, what is the length of two such rods ? a] (2030+ 006) em [b] (2030416) cm e] (10302012) em [d] (2030+ 012) om Q.74 Heat produced in a current carrying conducting wire is H = Rt it percentage error in I, R and t is 2%, 4% and 2% respectively then total percentage error in measurement of heat energy [a] 8% [b] 15% [e] 5% [a] 10% Explanation : H = PR 2.x % error in I+% error in R +% error in t = 2x2+442=44442= 10% % error in H Q.75. The resistance of two resistance wires are R, = (1005) Q and Ry = (2007) Q are-connected in series. Find the percentage error in the equivalent resistance of the combination. a] 85% [b] 12% 4% [a] 9% Explanation : R, = (10045) Ry = (20045) % error in combination = % error in (100+5)2 + % error in (20045) @ 35 7 _ aes = 799% 100+ 79% 100= 5 +35 = 8.5% Q.76 The resistance R = ¥ where V = 10045 volts and I= 10403 amperes, calculate the percentage error in R. al 8% b] 10% [e] 12% d] 14% Q.77. The number of significant figures in 0.000150 is [a] 3 [b] 5 {e] 2 {a] 4 ° - TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeBasic Science (Physics) 1-43 Units and Measurements Q.78 Which of the following numerical value have significant figure 4 ? al 1.011 b] 0.010 cc] 0.001 d] 0.100 Q.79 What is the number of significant figures in 5.50 = 103 ? a] 2 fb] 7 [ce] 3 qj4 Q.80 The area of a rectangle of size 1.25% 2.245 em in significant figure is, a] 2.80625 cm? [6] 2.81 cm? [e] 2.806 cm? [d] 2.8062 cm? Explanation For multiplication and division, answer should be rounded off to least significant figure. Solution : Here 1.25 has 3 S.F and 2.245 has 4 SF. . Answer is rounded to least significant figure i.e. 2.81 cm? (3 S.F.) Q.81 The significant figures in 500.5000 are + al 5 {b] 3 ez d] 6 Q.82 Addition of measurement 15.225 om, 7.21 cm and 3.0 cm in significant figure is a| 25.43 cm b| 25.4 cm c] 25.435 em |d| 25.4350 cm Explanation : For Addition and Subtraction ‘Answer should be rounded off to least decimal places Solution : 15.225 cm has 5 s.f, 7.21 em has 3 s.f and 3.0 cm has 2 sf Here 3.0 has one decimal (least decimal) ‘Answer = 25.4 cm (Ans. is rounded to least decimal) Q.83 If the length of the rod A is (235001) cm and that of B is (868+ 001) cm then the rod B is longer than rod A by [a] (2434000) cm [B] (333+002) em [e] (243+ 001) om {d] (3334000) em a2 ——_recenicat PUBLIGATIONS™- Anup tht for knowedge gBasic Science (Physics) 1-44 Units and Measurements Q.84 In acceleration, the dimensions for mass, length, time are al 0, 1,2 fe} 10-2 [ec] 201 [a] 21,0 Answers : aoa ° ap TECHNICAL PUBLICATIONS™ - An up thrust for knowledgeBasic Science-(Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) Write CGS and SI units of the following physical quantities mass, length, force, density. 29 A student measures the diameter of a bob three times using vernier calliper. The measurements are 2.35 cm, 2.36 cm, 2.31 cm. Estimate error in the measurement (Calculate absolute error and % error) Multiple Choice Questions 1KWH is unit of (a) Time 0) (©) Energy (a) Power Ans. : (ce) Stress Unit of Intensity of magnetic induction field is (a) N/Am (b) Tesla (©) Wb/m? (@) Allabove Ans. : (d) Which of the following has no units? (a) Thermal capacity (b) Magnetic susceptibility () Angular acceleration (d) Moment of a magnet Ans. : (b) Which one of the following units is a fundamental unit? (a) Watt (b) (©) Ampere (d) kg m/sec is the unit of (a) Impulse (b) Angular acceleration Joule/sec Newton Ans. : (c) (©) Capacity of condenser (@) Acceleration. Ans. : (a) Candela is the unit of (a) Magnetic flux (b) Intensity of electric field (©) Luminous intensity (d) Charge If 10 newton = X dynes, the value of x is (10 |) 102 (©) 10° = (a) 108 1 KWh is equal to (a) 360I (b) 1800 J (©) 1800 x 105 J (d) 360x10°5 Ans. : (d) Ans. : (c) Ans. : (a) 1-15 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Units and Measurements Which of the following is a common unit of a physical quantity in M.K.S & S.I systems ? (a) Ampere (b) Kelvin (c) Mole (d) Joule/sec Ans. : (d) The fundamental unit which is common in F.P.S and M.K:S systems is (a) Foot (b) (c) Kilogram (4) Sec Pound Ans. : (b) Which of the following is Unit of length? (a) Lunar Month (b) Kelvin. (©) Candela (d) Light year Ans. : (d) rad/ sec is the unit of (a) Angular displacement (b) Angular velocity (©) Angular acceleration (@) Angular momentum Ans. : (b) The ratio of S.I unit of K-E to C.G.S unit of KE is (a) 107 (b) 1077 (c) 10-5 (d) 108 Ans. : (b) Which one of the following is the unit of energy ? (a) Newton —(b) () N-see @) N/sec None of the above Ans. : (d) Which of the following is not a unit of power? (a) Watt (b) joule/hr (c) Nm/sec (d) Nisec Ans. : (d) The physical quantity having units of mass is (b) Momentum (a) Moment of force Ans. : (c) (a) Density (c) Inertia[FP asic Science-(Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) 1-16 Units and Measurements 17. S.L unit of electric intensity is ‘The new unit of work W’ = pL’ T™'; (a) coulomb/m (b) Henry Substituting the values of p’, L’ and T’ in above () V/m (a) watt Ans. : (c) 18. Which is the dimensional formula of the physical quantity whose dimensional S.I unit is Siemen ? (a) MIL? TP (b) MIL TTP () ML? TS15 @ MIL? PP Ans. : (a) 19. Which is the physical quantity whose dimensional formula is M! L? T-? is (a) Bulk Modulus (b) Electric conductance (©) Surface tension (d) Frequency Ans. : (¢) 20. If M* L> Te is the dimensional formula of force, find the value of 2a—b—c OV Wye Gs Ch G Ans. : (c) 21. Which of the following is a derived unit ? (a) ampere —_(b) Mole (c) candela (d) Newton ~— Ans. : (d) 22. Which of the following is not a physical quantity ? (a) kelvin (b) Candela (c) henry (d) all the above Ans. : (d) 23. If the unit of length is doubled, unit of time is halved and unit of momentum is quadrupled, the unit of work would change by____ times. (a) V8 (b) “V6 (c) 16 (d) 8 Ans. : (c) Soln. : Let the original unit of work be w=MLT;; w= [MULT Ji [T)] But p, = ML,T, Therefore W = p,L,T,’ .) Let the new units of work, momentum, length and time be W’, p’, L’ and T’ respectively. Given that, p’=4p, :L’=2L, and T’ =(1/2)T, ty! equation we get W’ = (4p,) (2L,) (2) W’ =16p,L,T, = 16W 24, If the unit of force were 20N, that of power were 1 MW and that of time were 1 millisecond then the unit of length would be (a) 20m (c) 100m Soln. : (b) 50m (d) 1000 m Given that, unit of power P F = [MLT P = MLT°LT'=FLT’ Substitute the values of P, F and T in above equation 10° = 20 (L) 10) * _ _10 * 20x 10° 25. If the unit of force is 10 N, that of length is 2 m and that of velocity is 100 m/sec, then the unit of mass is " =50m (a) 0.002kg —(b) 2kg (©) 20kg (d) O.2kg Ans. : (a) Soln. : Given that, unit of F= 10N = [MLT”’]; Unit of length L = 2m; unit of velocity V = 100 m/sec = [LT "] The unit of F = [MLT™’] = (MIC 1+(L] 2 pe ME ah M = OOO 000 0.002 kg 26. A force 100N acts on a body. If the units of mass and length are doubled and unit of time is halved, then the force in the new system changes to (a) 160N (b) 1.6N (©) 16N (@) 1600N Ans. : (d)(F bosic Science-(Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) Soin. : Let the original unit of force F=100 N = [MLT- 4 Let the new unit of force, length, mass and time be FL’, M’ and T’ respectively. Given that, units of mass and length are doubled ie. L’ = 2 L and M’ = 2M and unit of time is halved T =T/2 The new unit of force F’ = [M’ L’ T’~*] Ty? = (2M) (2L) (3) = 16[MLT ‘]=16F=1600N 21. The unit of energy is 10 J, if the unit of mass is tripled, unit of acceleration is doubled and the unit of length is halved. What will be the new unit of energy. (a) 15d (b) 305 (c) 3003 (d) 3d Soin. : Original unit of power is E=ML?T* = 103 E = MUT?=(M) LT’) (L)=(M) @ (L) Let the new units of mass, acceleration and length be M’, a’ and L’ respectively Given that, L’ =L/2,a’=2a and M’=3M The new unit of energy E = M’ L? T~? (M) LT) (Ly = (M1) a) L) E = (3M) (2a)(L/2) = 3(M)(a)(L)=3 E=305 28. ‘The power of a motor is 150W.If the unit of force is doubled, unit of velocity is tripled what will be the new unit of power ? (a) 600 W (b) 750W (©) 900 W (@) 300w Soin. : The original unit power of motor is P = 150W = [MT] The Unit of force F = [MLT *] and unit of velocity V = (LT '] P = (MLT) (LT )]=FV Let the new unit of power, force and velocity be P’, F’ and V’ respectively. Given that F’=2F and V’=3V Ans. : (b) Ans. : (c) Units and Measurements gM Tee] [GL a] =FV P’ = (2F) (3V) =6 FV = 6P = 6(150) = 900 W 29. The electric resistance of a conductor is 54 ohm. If the unit of mass and length are tripled, units of time and electric current are doubled. Then the value of new electric resistance. (a) 5400hm = (b) 1080 ohm (©) 1620ohm (d) 19440hm Ans.: (d) Soin. : The original unit of electric _ resistance R=[ML’T'1*]=54 ohm Let the changed units of resistance, length, mass, time and current are R’, L’, M’, ’ and I’ respectively. Given that, L’ = 3L, M’=3M, T’ =2T andl’ =21 R = ML*r 31; R’ = (GM) GLY QTY? 21) R’ = 36(ML°T Lr] =36R = 36(54) = 1944 ohm. 30. The unit of angular momentum is 25 kg-m? sec”, If the momentum is doubled and length is quadrapled, what will be the new unit of angular momentum ? (a) 200 units (b) 150 units © 400units (d) 600 units Ans. : (a) Soin. : Let the angular momentum X = [M L?T"'] = 25 Momentum p = [MLT"'] X = (MLT')(L)]; X=pd) Let the new Angular momentum, momentum and length be X’, p’ and L’ respectively. Given that, p’ = 2p and L’ = 4L. X= (ML°T = UT) p’ (L’) = 2p) GL) = 8 pL=8 X 8(25) = 200 units 31. The ratio of C.G.S unit of gravitational constant to S.I unit is (a) 10? (b) 10% (c) 10°? (d) 10-8 Ans. : (d)[FP Basic Science-(Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) 1-18 Units and Measurements Soln. : Let the S.I unit of gravitational constant Soln. : -173qr2 : G=[—M'L T'Jand P = M'L’T = 100erg/min C.G.S unit be G’ = [M"'L° 17]; = (100/60) erg/sec ; 1p aqrt g Mir F = M'L'T?=100dyne G MILT 58 T = ML’T'=100sec M = 1000M’;L=100L’ and T=T Ly qe? -1 1 ; : ; PeMLUT) QO) ')=FOr) Substituting these values in above equation we get e : vere Eee — 1/100)(100) = 5/3 Gan ML? 7? (100/60)( ))(100) = 5/3 G = (000M) COOL’) T 38. If M* L? T° is the dimensional formula of 7 Electric power, find the value of 5a + 2b G _ 10005 ~ be G = 70 i (a) 25 (b) 27 32. Which of the following is dimensionally 0 a) Ane) correct formula ? sol (a) Veut+at (b) v+usat a _ Dimensional formula of Electric power = M! L’ (©) Vusat (@) vtsu-a Ans.:(b) | 3 yg pg Soin. : Comparing the powers of M, L and T we get The dimensions of L and T are same in all the terms of v + u = at. Hence, according to principle of homogeneity it a dimensionally correct equation. 33. The dimensional formula of coefficient of kinematic viscosity is (a) ML?! &) MLE () M273 (@) M°L§T1 Ans.: (a) 34. Which of the following is not the unit of energy ? (a) joule (b) Nm © W (d) kgm? see~? Ans. : (c) 35. Dimensional formula of latent heat is (a) MILI? (b) LPT? () M1271 (d) M°L?T? Ans.:(d) 36. Pair of quantities having same dimensional formula are (a) Velocity, Impulse (b) Force, Weight (c) Impulse, Inertia (d) Angular momentum, Linear momentum Ans. : (d) 37. If the unit of power is 100 erg/minute, the unit of force is 100 dyne and the unit of time is 100 seconds, the unit of length is (a) 5/3 em (b) 2/3 cm (c) 1/3 cm (d) none Ans. : (a) a=1,b=2andc=-3. Therefore 5a + 2b — 6c = 5(1) + 2(2) — 6(- 3) = 54+4418=27. 39. If M® L? Te I* is the dimensional formula of Magnetic moment, find the value of a-2b+3c—d. (a) 5 (b)7 (©) 8 (a) -5 Ans. : (d) Soin. : Dimensional formula of Magnetic moment is MUPr=MLTT Comparing the powers of M, L, T and I we get a=0,b=2,c=Oandd=1; Therefore a~ 2b + 3¢ - d= 0 2(2) + 3(0) 1 = -4-15-5. 40. If M5 L> 'T® [24 is the dimensional formula of magnetic pole strength, find the value Ba+b+3e+2d (a) 3 (b) 2 @ -2@)0 Ans.:(b) Soin. : Dimensional formula of Magnetic pole strength is MULT =M°L Trt Comparing the powers of M, L, T and I we get Sa=0,b=1,3c=0and 2d=1; Therefore Sa+b+3c+2d=0+1+041=2.41, 42. 43, 45. 46. 47. 48. 49. BF basic Science-(Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) 1-19 Units and Measurements Which of the following quantities consists of S.L. unit as Hertz? (a) Charge —(b) (©) Frequency (d) Which one of the fundamental unit? (a) Newton —(b) (©) Watt @ Ans. : (a) Which of the quantity consists of SI unit as Candela? (a) Velocity (b) Impulse (©) Luminous intensity (d) Force Ans. : (c) Which of the quantity consists of unit as Pascal ? Force Ans. : (c) following units is a Power Ampere Joule/sec (a) Temperature —(b)_ Pressure (©) Force (@)_ Impulse Ans. : (b) Which of the quantity consists of unit as newton-second? Acceleration Velocity Ans. : (a) Which of the quantity consists of unit as kg m/sec ? (a) Impulse (b) (©) Speed @ (a) Speed (b) Momentum (c) Acceleration (d) Impulse Ans. : (b) What is the standard unit for length ? (a) Meter (b) Inch (c) Kilometer (d) Centimeter Ans. : (a) What is the name of physical quantities which are independent of each other? (a) Fundamental quantity (b) Derived quantity (©) Numerical quantity (@) None of the above Ans. : (a) The Metric System is also called as: (a) CGS (b) MKS system () SI @)_ None of the above Ans. : (b) 50. 51. 52. 53. 54. 55. 56. 57. Which devices used to temperature of an object ? (a) Poteintiometer — (b) measure the Odometer Galvanometer Ans. : (¢) What is the SI units of mass, length and time respectively ? (c) Thermometers (d) (a) g,mands (b) kg, em and s (© g,cmands (@)_ kg, mands Ans. : (d) Which of the two have same dimensions ? (a) Force and strain (b) Angular velocity and angular frequency (©) Force and stress (d) None of the above Ans. : (d) How many fundamental units are there ? (a) 4 (b) 6 (c) 8 ma & Ans. : (d) What is the formulas for momentum ? (a) force x displacement (b)_mass x velocity (c) mass x acceleration (d) change of velocity / time What is the SI unit of Angle? (a) Steradian (b) Candela (©) Radian (d) Degree Ans. : (b) Ans. : (c) What is the formula for acceleration? (a) Mass x velocity (b) Change in velocity / time (©) Mass x acceleration (@) Force x displacement Ans. : (b) The errors mainly caused by human mistakes are (a) gross error (b) instrumental error. (c) observational error. (d)_ systematic error. Ans. : (a)[42 pasic Science- (Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) 1-20 Units and Measurements 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. The measured value of a resistance is 10.25 ohm, whereas its value of 10.22 ohm. What is absolute error of the measurement? (a) 0.01 ohm. (b) 0.03 ohm. (©) 15.36 ohm. (d) 10.26 ohm. Ans. : (b) Quantities that are used to describe laws of physies are called (a) atomic quantities (b) nuclear quantities (c) mechanical quantities ‘Ans. : (@) Units given by system international for measuring physical quantities are called (d) physical quantities (a) ISunits (b)._ ST units () Sunits (@)_ Tunits Ans. : (b) One nanometer is equal to (@ 106m = b)_- 10m () 102m @)_:10-Sm_—Ans.: (e) Joule is the unit of (a) Temperature (b) Pressure (©) Energy (4) Heat ‘Ans. : (c) How many Ergs are there in 1 joule? (a) 102 (b)_ 108 (©) 108 (a) 107 Ans. : (d) The unit of current is (a) Ohm (b) Watt (c) Ampere (@)_ None of the above Ans. : (c) ‘The unit of energy in MKS system is (a) Volt (b) Erg (©) Ohm (@ Joule — Ans.: (d) The unit of current is (a) Ohm (b) Watt (c) Ampere (d)_ None of the above Ans. : (c) The unit of energy in MKS system is (a) Volt (b) Erg (©) Ohm (d) Joule Ans. : (d) 68. 69. 70. 71. 72. 73. 74. 15. 76. The instrument used to measure electric current is (a) Ammeter (b) Electrometer (©) Galvanometer ()_ Spectrometer Ans. : (a) [ML-}T-2] is the dimensional formula of (a) force (b) coefficient of friction (c) modulus of elasticity (a) energy Ans. : (c) The dimensional formula of coefficient of viscosity is (a) (MLT]— (b) © MT} @ IM'L?T-?] none of these Ans. : (c) On the basis of dimensional equation, the maximum number of unknown that can be found, is (a) one (b) (c) three (d) If v stands for velocity of sound, E is elasticity and d the density, then find x in the equation v = (d/E* 1 (b) V2 (ce) 2 (d) - 12 Ans. : (d) The multiplication of 10.610 with 0.210 upto correct number of significant figure is (a) 2.2281 (b) 2.228 (c) 2.22 (d) 22 two four Ans. : (c) Ans. : (b) ‘The measurement of radius of a circle has error of 1%. The error in measurement of its area is (a) 1% (b) 2% (c) 3% (d) none ofthese Ams. : (b) Dimensional formula of latent heat (a) M°L?T-? (bo) MLT-? (c) ML?T-? (d) ML?T? Ans. : (a) In case of measurement of ‘g’, if error in measurement of length of pendulum is 2%, the percentage error in time period is 1%. ‘The maximum error in measurement of g is (a) 1% (b) 2% (©) 4% (d) noerror. Ans. : (ce)77. 78. 79. 81. 82. [7 asic Science-(Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) 4-21 Units and Measurements If length of pendulum is increased by 2%. ‘The time period will (a (b) decreases by 1% (c) increases by 2% (a) decreases by 2% Ans. : (a) increases by 1% If radian correction is not considered in specific heat measurement. The measured value of specific heat will be (a) more than its actual value. (b) less than its actual value. (c) remains same as actual value. (d) none of these. Ans. : (a) The S.I. unit of universal gas constant is (a) Watt K-! mol! (b) NK-! mol"! (c) JK-} mol"! (d) erg K mol! Ans. : (c) The dimensional formula of couple (a) ML?T-? (b) MLT-? (©) ML-1T+ (@) M'L'T-? Ans. : (a) ‘An experiment measures quantities a, b, c and x is calculated from x = ab*/c’. If the maximum percentage error in a, b and c are 1%, 3% and 2% respectively, the maximum percentage error in x will be (a) 13% (b) 17% (c) 14% (d) 11% Ans. : (a) Dimensional formula of __ thermal conductivity is (a) ML°T-26-1 (bh) ML?T-?0-4 (c) ML?T-26-! (d) MLT-° 6"! Ans. : (e) Three measurements 7.1J, 7.2J and 6.75 are made as experiment the result with correct number of significant figures is (a) 713 (b) 7.06 5 (©) 7.03 @ 7 Ans. : (c) Which of the following is a possible dimensionless quantity? (a) Velocity gradient (b) Pressure gradient (©) Displacement gradient (d) Force gradient Ans. : (e) 85. In the experiment of verification of Ohm’s law the error in the current measurement is 1%, while that in the voltage measurement is 2%. The error in the resistance has a maximum value of (a) 1% (b) 2% (c) 3% (a) none of these. Ans. : (e) 86. Can there be a physical quantity which has no unit and dimensions Ans. : Yes, strain 87. Can a physical quantity have unit without having dimensions Ans. : Yes, angle with units radians 88. Fill in the blanks (i) Three physical quantities which have same dimensions are. (ii) Mention a scalar and a vector physical quantities having same dimensions Ans. : (i) Work, energy, torque (i) Work, torque 89. Choose the correct statement (s) (a) all quantities may be represented dimensionally in terms of the base quantities (b) all base quantity cannot be represented dimensionally in terms of the rest of the base quantities (c) the dimension of a base quantity in other base quantities is always zero. (d) the dimension of a derived quantity is never zero in any base quantity. Ans. : (a) 90. Round off the following numbers to three significant digits (a) 15462 (b) 14.745 (©) 14.750 (d) 14.650 x 10%. Ans. : (a) The third significant digit is 4. This digit is to be rounded. The digit next to it is 6 which is greater than 5. The third digit should,[&? asic Scionce-(Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) 1-22 Units and Measurements therefore, be increased by 1. The digits to be | 94. While measuring length eye must be kept dropped should be replaced by zeros because (a) above the scale they appear to the left of the decimal. Thus, (b) at an acute angle 15462 becomes 15500 on rounding to three tg) frorlzontal wiits nonle significant digits. (@)_ none of above Ans. : (a) (b) The third significant digit in 14.745 is 7. The ree ani een itis lees than 5, So 14.745 | 95- Derived quantities ean be expressed in form becomes 14.7 on rounding to three significant of digits. (a) base quantities (c) 14.750 will become 14.8 because the digit to (b) physical quantities be rounded is odd and the digit next to it is 5. (©) non measurable quantities (d) 14.650 x 10 will become 14.6 x 10” (d) both Band C Ans. : (a) Bezanse the digit ae rounded is even and | 96, Significant figures in 0.00580 are tl it it e digit nes io = @) 3 ®2 @1 @o 91. Evaluate (25 .2 x 1374) /33 3 ‘Ans. : (a) a ee digits in this expression are | 97 Most of technologies throughout world are Seg related to Soln. : We have (25.2 x 1374) / 33.3 = 1039.7838 (a) chemistry (b) biology Out of the three numbers given in the expression (c) mathematics @)_ physics 25.2 and 33.3 have 3 significant digits and 1374 has ‘Ans. : (d) four. The answer should have three significant digits. | 9g. Rounded 1039.7838 .... to three significant digits, it becomes 1040. Thus, we write. Standard quantity for measuring is called (a) base quantity (b) physical quantity (©) derived quantity (25.2 x 1374) / 33.3 = 1040 ae ROAD 92. Evaluate 24.36 + 0.0623 + 256.2 99. Smallest possible division up to which an Soin. : instrument can measure is called 24.36 (a) large count (b) least count anes (©) smallcount —_(d)_ shortest length Ans. : 256.2 et Ob Now the first column where a doubtful digit 100. In physics we study occurs is the one just next to the decimal point (256.2). All digits right to this column must be dropped after (a) matter and energy (b) interaction between matter and energy proper rounding. The table is rewritten and added (c) both A and B below (d) none of above Ans. : (e) 24.4 101. Number 0.0000548 can be represented in 0.1 scientific notation as 256.2 (a) 5.48 (b) 548 280.7 The sum is 280.7 (e) 5.48x10° (@) 54.8 Ans. : (©) 93. Unit for density is 102. Prefix for 4800000 W is (a) m (b) mole (a) 48kW (b) 480 kW () kgm? (d) Pa Ans. : (c) (©) 48 W (d) 4800kW Ans. : (d)er, (® Basic Science-(Physics) (MSBTE - I Scheme) 1-23 Units and Measurements 103. 1.36 can be rounded to 112. Measuring cylinder is used to measure the (a) 15 (b) 13 (a) area of liquid @ 14 @ 16 Ans. : (ce) (b) volume of liquid 104. Study of fourth state of matter is called (©) density of liquid (a) nuclear physics (b) plasma physies (d) none of above ‘Ans. : (b) (©) nano physics (@)_ quantum physics | 113, A meter rule is used to measure Ans. : (b) (a) weight (b) mass 105. Non-zero digits are always (©) length —(d)__ force ‘Ans. : (c) (a) significant (b) non-significant 114, How many disciplines physical sciences are (©) worthless (d) none of above divided? Ans. : (a) Ans. : Physical sciences were divided in to TT five disciplines in 19% century, which are; (ice oo chemistry, physics, astronomy, geology and : 7 meteorology and physics is the most (©) nano @) pico 8 (a) fundamental of above mentioned disciplines 107. Final decimal edie enie a 115. What is plasma physics? (a) non significant (b) significant Ans. : It is the study of fourth state of (©) worthless (d)_ none of above 7. matter which is called plasma. In plasma Ans. : (b) physics we study the production and 108. Study of internal structure of earth is properties of this ionic state of matter. (a) geophysics ; 116, How physics can be applied? (b) electricity and magnetism a - eee Ans. : Physics is involved in almost every : discipline of life for example pulleys are (@) thermodynamics Aaa. te) used to lift heavy weight objects, electricity 109. Quantities on basis of which other ones are is widely used at industrial as well as expressed are called domestic level, different communication (a) derived quantities systems which made our lives easier and (b) physical quantities different transportation means etc. All of - these machines and technologies are based (c) base quantities on the laws of physics. (@)_ none of above Ans. : (c) Ry ancl cca 117. Define physical quantities. IF physical quantities are Ans. : Those quantities which can be (a) not measurable measured are called physical quantities. (b) measurable For example length, mass, time etc On. Physical quantities include the magnitude as well as units for their description, for (d) not related to each other Ans. : (b) example length of meter rod is 100 cm. 111. Base quantity among following is 118. What are base quantities? (a) electric charge Ans. : Those physical quantities on whose (b) amount of substance basis other quantities are described are (©) area called base quantities. They are seven in . count and are given as; length, mass, time, (d)_ volume Ans. : (b) temperature, electric current, intensity of light and amount of substance.[® pasic Science-(Physies) (MSBTE -1 Scheme) 1-24 Units and Measurements 119. How can express liters? 124. What is scientific notation? ‘Ans. : IL volume is equal to 1000 mL, ‘Ans. : Expression of a number by 1 dm® and 1000 cm®. multiplying it with powers of 10 is called scientific notation for example 34595 can be 120. What are base units? ‘Ans. : The units which describe the base quantities are called base units. For expressed as 3.4595 x 10*. 125. How to express in scientific notation? example base unit for length is meter. The ‘Ans. : The distance between earth and pase unit for temperature is (K), for amount moon can be expressed in scientific notation of substance it's mole (mol) and for intensity as 3.84 x 108m. ight it's |: of light it's candela (ed) 126. What is meter rule? 121. What is pressure and units of pressure? ‘Ans. : A meter rule is a device which is used ‘Ans. : As pressure is a derived quantity so to measure length of different objects. A it's units would be called derived units. The meter rule of length 1 m is equal to unit of pressure is pascal (Pa) and 1 Pa is 100 centimeters (cm). On meter rule each equal to 1 Nm-?. cm is divided further in to 10 divisions which are called millimeters (mm). So, a 122, What are prefixes? meter rule can measure up to 1mm as ‘Ans. : Words that are added before the SI smallest reading. units are called prefixes, they are usually used to describe very large or small quantities. For example prefix for 10° is kilo. The multiplier for prefix femto is 10 ‘Ans. : While measuring the length or distance from the meter rule, the position of eye must be kept vertical to the meter rule. 127. What is eye position measuring from meter rule? 123. How to express Hz in MHz? Ans. : The quantity 3 300 000 000 Hz can This care while taking readings should be be described in mega Hz as; 3 300 x 10° Hz considered because if the position of eye is or 3300 MHz Jeft or right to the scale then one cannot measure with accuracy. Qa00