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Q75 XI PHYSICS UNITS AND MEASUREMENT

Class 11 - Physics
Time Allowed: 10 hours Maximum Marks: 132

General Instructions:

Attempt all the questions

Section A
1. Which of the following is not a physical quantity? [1]

a) Time b) Impulse

c) Kilogram d) Mass
2. Newton is the SI unit of [1]

a) acceleration b) work

c) power d) force
3. _________ are units of physical quantity that can be expressed as a combination of fundamental physical [1]
quantities.

a) Complex units b) Basic units

c) Derived units d) Simple units

4. In SI system the fundamental units are [1]

a) meter, kilogram, second, ampere, Kelvin, b) meter, Newton, second, ampere, Kelvin,
mole and watt mole and candela

c) meter, kilogram, second, coulomb, Kelvin, d) meter, kilogram, second, ampere, Kelvin,
mole, candela and horse power mole and candela
5. The number of significant digits in 0.0004 is [1]

a) 4 b) 1

c) 2 d) 3

6. The number of significant figures in the numbers 4.8000 × 104 and 48000.50 are respectively. [1]

a) 5 and 6 b) 2 and 6

c) 2 and 7 d) 5 and 7
7. If L = 2.331 cm, B = 2.1 cm, then L + B = ? [1]

a) 4.43 cm b) 4 cm

c) 4.431 cm d) 4.4 cm
8. The result of rounding off 34.216 to 3 digits is [1]

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 a) 3.42 b) 34.2

c) 34.22 d) 342
9. The number of significant digits in 0.0006032 m is
2
[1]

a) 4 b) 6

c) 5 d) 3
10. The dimensions of torque are: [1]

a) [MLT-1] b) [ML2T2]

c) [ML2T-2] d) [M2L2T-2]

11. Which pairs do not have equal dimensions? [1]

a) Force and impulse b) Elastic modulus and pressure

c) Energy and torque d) Angular momentum and Planck's constant

12. Planck's constant (h), speed of light in vacuum (c) and Newton's gravitational constant (G) are three fundamental [1]
constants. Which of the following combinations of these has the dimension of length?
−−
a) √ hc
b) √hG

G c
5/2

−−−
c) d)
√hG Gc
√
3/2 3/2
c h

13. Measurement of a physical quantity is essentially the [1]

a) process of comparing with a standard using b) process of observing the physical quantity
an instrument

c) process of taking readings on an instrument d) process of subdividing the physical quantity

14. Which of the following five physical parameters have the same dimensions? [1]
i. energy density
ii. refractive index
iii. dielectric constant
iv. Young's modulus
v. magnetic field

a) iii and v b) ii and iv

c) i and iv d) i and v
15. Obtain the dimensional equation for universal gas constant. [1]

a) [M L2 T-2 mol-1 K-1] b) [M L3 T-1 mol-2 K-2]

c) [M2 LT-1 mol-1 K-1] d) [M3 LT-2 mol-1 K-2]

16. Which of the following pairs does not have same dimensions? [1]

a) Angular momentum and Planck's constant b) Moment of inertia and moment of force

c) Impulse and momentum d) Work and torque

17. The dimension of angular velocity is [1]

a) [M2L0T-1] b) [MLT-2]

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 c) [M0L0T-1] d) [ML2T-2]

18. The magnetic moment has the dimensions of [1]

a) [L2T-1A] b) [LT-1A]

c) [LA] d) [L2A]

19. Suppose a quantity y can be dimensionally represented in terms of M, L and T as [y] = [MaLbTc], then M [1]

a) can always be dimensionally represented in b) may be represented in terms of L, T and y if

terms of L, T and y a=0

c) may be represented in terms of L, T and y if d) can never be dimensionally represented in

a≠0 terms of L, T and y

20. Force F is given by F = at + bt2, where t is time. What are the dimensions of a and b? [1]

a) [MLT-3] and [MLT-4] b) [MLT-1] and [MLT0]

c) [MLT-3] and [MLT4] d) [MLT-4] and [MLT1]

21. Given that the displacement of an oscillating particle is given by y = A sin(Bx + Ct + D). The dimensional [1]
formula for (ABCD) is:

a) [M0L-1T-1] b) [M0L0T0]

c) [M0L-1T0] d) [M0L0T-1]

22. Dimensional analysis can be used to [1]

a) check the validity of an equation. b) deducing relations among the physical

quantities.

c) to check integration of the equation. d) check the order of an equation.

23. Assertion (A): The value of temperature can be positive or negative. [1]
Reason (R): Temperature is a vector quantity.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

24. Assertion (A): Number of significant figure in 0.005 is one and that in 0.500 is three. [1]
Reason (R): Zeros are not significant figure.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

−
−
25. Assertion (A): In the relation f =
1
√
T

μ
, where symbols have standard meaning, m represent linear mass [1]
2l

density.
Reason (R): The frequency has the dimensions of inverse of time.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

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 c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.
−
−
26. Assertion (A): The time period of a pendulum is given by the formula, T = 2π√
g
. [1]
l

Reason (R): According to the principle of homogeneity of dimensions, only that formula is correct in which the
dimensions of L.H.S. equal to dimensions of R.H.S.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

27. Assertion (A): Dimensional analysis is used to check the correctness of an equation. [1]
Reason (R): It is done by using the principle of homogeneity.

a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct b) Both A and R are true but R is not the
explanation of A. correct explanation of A.

c) A is true but R is false. d) A is false but R is true.

28. Write the relationship between numerical value of a quantity and the size of the unit. [1]
29. Solve and express the result to an appropriate number of given figure: [1]
2.13×24.78

458.2

30. Write down the number of significant figure in the following. [1]
i. 0.072
ii. 12.000
iii. 0.060

iv. 3.08 × 1011

v. 1.2340
vi. 0.04
31. Can a quantity have dimensions but still has no units? [1]
32. Give an example of a constant which has no unit. [1]
33. Write the dimensions and SI unit of linear momentum. [1]
34. Is Avogadro’s number a dimensionless quantity? [1]
35. If density ρ , acceleration due to gravity g and frequency v are the basic quantities, find the dimensions of force. [1]
Section B
36. Calculate the angle of [2]

i. 1o (degree)
ii. 1' (minute of arc or arcmin) and
iii. 1" (second of arc or arc second) in radians.
Use 360o = 2π rad, 1o = 60' and 1' = 60".
37. Each side of a cube is measured to be 7.203 m. What are the total surface area and the volume of the cube to [2]
appropriate significant figures?

38. Subtract 2.5 × 10-6 from 4.0 × 10-4 with due regard to significant figures. [2]
39. What are the dimensional formulae of the following: [2]
i. pressure
ii. power
iii. density
iv. angle?

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40. The displacement of a progressive wave is represented by y = A sin(ωt - kx), where x is distance and t is time. [2]
Write the dimensional formula of
i. ω and
ii. k.
41. Find the dimensional formulae of [2]
i. charge
ii. potential
iii. resistance
iv. capacitance.
42. In the relation p = (a/b)e −(az/θ)
, p is the pressure, z is the distance, and θ is the temperature. What is the [2]
dimensional formula of b?
43. The wavelength λ associated with a moving electron depends on its mass m, its velocity v, and Planck's constant [2]
h. Prove dimensionally that λ .
h
∝
mv

44. Let us consider an equation

1
mv2 = mgh where m is the mass of the body, v its velocity, g is the acceleration [2]
2

due to gravity, and h is the height. Check whether this equation is dimensionally correct.
45. A body of mass m hung at one end of the spring executes SHM. The force constant of a spring is k while its [2]
period of vibration is T. Prove that the relation T = 2πm/k is incorrect. Also, derive the correct relation.

46. The value G in CGS system is 6.67 × 10-8 dyne cm2 g-2. Calculate the value in SI units. [2]
47. The wavelength λ associated with a moving particle depends upon its mass m, its velocity v and Planck’s [2]
constant h. Show dimensional relation between them.
48. Find the value of 60 J per min on a system that has 100 g, 100 cm and 1 min as the base units. [2]
49. Find the dimensions of a
in the equation: F = a√− 2
x + bt , where F is force, x is distance and t is time.
[2]
b

50. The volume of a liquid flowing out per second from a pipe of length l and radius r is written by a student as V = [2]
4

where P is the pressure difference between two ends of pipe and η is coefficient of viscosity of the liquid
πP r

8ηl

having dimensional formula [ML-1T-1]. Check whether the equation is dimensionally correct or not.
51. The wavelength λ associated with a moving particle depends upon its mass m, its velocity v and Plank's constant [2]
h. Show dimensional relation between them.
52. A U-tube of uniform cross-section contains mercury upto a height h in either limb. The mercury in one limb is [2]
depressed a little and then released. Obtain an expression for the time period of oscillation assuming that T
depends on h, ρ and g.
Section C
53. Give the definitions for SI unit of seven basic quantities. [3]
54. Round off the following numbers as indicated: [3]
i. 18.35 up to 3 digits
ii. 143.45 up to 4 digits
iii. 18967 up to 3 digits
iv. 12.653 up to 3 digits
v. 248337 upto 3 digits
vi. 321.135 upto 5 digits
vii. 101.55 × 106 upto 4 digits

viii. 31.325 × 10-5 upto 4 digits

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55. The length, breadth and thickness of a rectangular sheet of metal are 4.234 m, 1.005m, and 2.01 cm respectively. [3]
Give the area and volume of the sheet to correct significant figures.
56. By using dimensional analysis, derive an expression for the height (h) to which a liquid of density (ρ ) and [3]
surface tension (S) will rise in a capillary tube of radius (r). Given acceleration due to gravity is g and h ∝ 1

r
.
57. The velocity v of water waves depends on the wavelength λ , density of water ρ and the acceleration due to [3]
gravity g. Deduce by the method of dimensions the relationship between these quantities.
58. Deduce dimensional formulae for: [3]
i. angle
ii. angular velocity
iii. angular acceleration
iv. torque
v. angular momentum and
vi. moment of inertia.
59. The time of oscillation T of a small drop of a liquid under surface tension (whose dimensions are those of force [3]
per unit length) depends upon the density d, the radius r and the surface tension σ. Derive dimensionally the
−− −−−
relationship T ∝ 3
√d r /σ .
60. Derive by the method of dimensions, an expression for the volume of a liquid flowing out per second through a [3]
narrow pipe. Assume that the rate of flow of liquid depends on:
i. the coefficient of viscosity η of the liquid
ii. the radius r of the pipe and
p
iii. the pressure gradient ( ) along the pipe.
l

Take K = π

61. The velocity of sound waves v through a medium may be assumed to depend on: [3]
i. the density of the medium d and
ii. the modulus of elasticity E.
Deduce by the method of dimensions the formula for the velocity of sound. Take dimensional constant K = 1.
62. Assuming that the mass M of the largest stone that can be moved by a flowing river depends upon v the velocity, [3]
ρ the density of water and on g, the acceleration due to gravity. Show that M varies with the sixth power of the
velocity of flow.
63. The frequency 'ν ' of vibration of stretched string depends upon [3]
i. its length l,
ii. its mass per unit length 'm' and
iii. the tension T in the string
Obtain dimensionally an expression for frequency ν .
64. A planet moves around the sun in nearly circular orbit. Its period of revolution T depends upon: [3]
i. radius r of orbit
ii. mass M of the sun and
iii. the gravitational constant G.
Show dimensionally that T2 ∝ r3.
Taking the proportionality constant as 2π, write the expression for T.
65. A book with many printing errors contains four different formulas for the displacement y of a particle [3]

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 undergoing a certain periodic motion:
i. y =
2πt
a sin( )
T

ii. y = (
a

T
) sin
t

–
iii.
2πt 2πt
y = (a√2) (sin + cos )
T T

(a = maximum displacement of the particle, v = speed of the particle. T = time-period of motion). Rule out the
wrong formulas on dimensional grounds.
66. Reynold number NR (a dimensionless quantity) determines the condition of laminar flow of a viscous liquid [3]

through a pipe. NR is a function of the density of the liquid ρ , its average speed v and coefficient of viscosity η.
Given that NR is also directly proportional to D (the diameter of the pipe), show from dimensional

. The unit of η in SI system is kg m-1s-1.

ρvD
considerations that NR ∝ η

67. Check the dimensional consistency of the following equations. [3]

i. de-Broglie wavelength, λ =
mv
h

−−−−
ii. Escape velocity, v = √
2GM

68. How will you convert a physical quantity from one unit system to another by method of dimensions? [3]
Section D
69. Read the text carefully and answer the questions: [5]
All quantities in mechanics are represented in terms of base units of length, mass and time. Additional base unit
of temperature (kelvin) is used in heat and thermodynamics. In magnetism and electricity, the additional unit of
electric current is ampere.
(a) The dimensions of universal gravitational constant are:

a) [ML-3T2] b) [ML2T-3]

c) [M-1L3T-2] d) [M2L2T-2]

(b) The coefficient of thermal conductivity has the dimensions

a) [MLT-3K-1] b) [ML-1T-3K-1]

c) [ML-1T3K3] d) [MLT-3K]

(c) Dimensions of resistance are

a) [M2LT-3A-1] b) [ML2T-3A-1]

c) [MLT-3A-1] d) [ML2T-3A]

(d) Given, force = α

3
Density+β

a) [M2L4T-2], [M1/3L-1] b) [M2L-2T-2], [ML-2]

c) [M2L-2T-2], [M1/3L-1] d) [ML2T-2], [ML-1/3]

(e) Which of the following has unit but no dimension?

a) Relative velocity b) Angle

c) Strain d) Relative density

70. Define dimensional formula. Give uses of dimensional analysis. Write down the limitations of dimensional [5]
analysis.

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71. If velocity of light C, Planck’s constant h and gravitational constant G are taken as fundamental quantities then [5]
express mass in terms of dimensions of these quantities.
Main concept used: Homogeneity of dimensions in R.H.S and L.H.S. of equation separately in each terms.

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