CIE Physics GCSE

Topic 1.1 - Length and Time

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How is length measured?

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How is length measured?

Using a ruler.

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What is the unit of length?

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What is the unit of length?

Metres, m.

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How can you find the volume of a regular
solid?

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How can you find the volume of a regular solid?

By calculation.
● Use a ruler to measure dimensions
● Use an appropriate equation to
calculate volume
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How can you find the volume of an
irregular solid?

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How can you find the volume of an irregular solid?
By submersion.
● Fill a measuring cylinder with water and read
initial volume
● Submerge the object (hold down if necessary)
and measure final volume
● The change in volume = volume of object
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How can time be measured?

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How can time be measured?

Using clocks or stopwatches.

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How can the accuracy of measurements
be increased?

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How can the accuracy of measurements be
increased?

By taking multiple measurements and

calculating an average.

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How can very small distances be
measured? (supplement)

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How can very small distances be measured?
(supplement)

Using a micrometer screw gauge.

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