UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS

Max.Marks:30
Time:1hr 20 mins
1) The mass of a body as measured by two students is given as 1.2 kg and 1.23 kg. Which of
the two is more accurate and why? (1)
2) Do A.U. And Å represents the same magnitudes of distance? (1)

3)If the unit of force is 100 N, unit of length is 10 m and unit of time is 100 s, what is the
unit of mass in this system of units? (2)
4). Give an example of
(a) a physical quantity which has a unit but no dimensions
(b) a physical quantity which has neither unit nor dimensions
(c) a constant which has a unit
(d) a constant which has no unit (2)
5) A new system of units is proposed in which unit of mass is α kg, unit of length β m and
unit of time γ s). How much will 5J measure in this new system? (3)
6) The answer of (9.15 + 3.8) with due regards to significant figure is (A) 13.000 (B) 13.00 (C) 13.0
(D) 13 (1)

7)The value due regard to significant figure   4.0×10−4−2.5×10−6  (1)

8)Mention three pairs that have the same dimensional formula. (2)

9) Find the dimensional formula of the following

(a) Surface tension T
(b) Universal constant of gravitation , G
(c ) Impulse ,J
(d) Torque τ (4)

10) Solve with due regard to significant figures (a)2.91x0.3842/0.080

(b) The diameter of a sphere is 2.78 m . Calculate its volume with due regard to significant
figures . (3)
11)  A book with many printing errors contains four different formulas for the displacement y of
a particle undergoing a certain periodic motion : Check the correctness of each equation

(4)
12) Experiments show that the frequency (n) of a tuning fork depends upon the length (l) of the
prong, the density (d) and Young’s modulus (Y) of its material. From dimensional
considerations, find a possible relation for the frequency of a tuning fork. (3)

13) Reynold number (R)) determines whether or not the flow of a liquid through a pipe is
streamlined. This constant is a combination of velocity (v), density (ρ) coefficient of
viscosity (n) and diameter D of the pipe. Deriving the formula for R using the method of
dimensions, given R varies directly as D of the pipe (3)