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Chapter 1 Test

Question 1

The table is supposed to show details about the fundamental physical quantities. Complete
the table below by writing the correct name, symbol, SI unit and symbol of unit. The first two
rows are already given.

Name / Quantity Symbol Unit Symbol of unit

Luminous intensity L candela cd

Amount of substance M mole mol

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Question 2

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Question 3

Period of a pendulum is defined as the time it takes for it to complete one vibration.

Explain in detail how you are going to measure the period of the pendulum accurately when
what you have is just the standard stopwatch. You may draw diagrams that you can use in
your explanation.

[3]

Question 4

What are the readings on each of the vernier scales below? Express your answers in
centimetres.

[4]
Question 4

What is the reading on the micrometer? Express your answer in centimetres and in
millimetres.

[3]

Question 5

Convert the following quantities. Show your working.

● 1.24 cm = ......................... m

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● 35 kg = .......................... mg

[2]

● 15 kph = .......................... m/s

[3]
Question 6

Tell how many significant figures are there in each of the following measurements.

● 125.2 cm .............

● 27.00 kg .............

● 0.001 s .............

[3]

Question 7

Operate with significant figures.

● 24.3 + 9.225

● 24.3 - 9.225

● 24.3 x 9.225

● 24.3 ÷ 9.225

[4]

Question 8

What is the difference between scalar and vector? Give an example for each.

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Question 9

An ant crawls around a semi- circle of radius 5.5 cm. [4]

● Calculate the distance travelled by the ant.

● Give the ant’s displacement.