Practice Activities (6) - Chapter 2 : Physical Quantities and Measurements
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Question 1 Easy

What does a vernier caliper measure?

💡 Hint: Think about the dimensions we often need in class.

Question 2 Easy

What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?

💡 Hint: What shapes do we usually deal with in our classroom mapping?

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Question 1

What is the main purpose of using SI units in measurements?

Standardization across sciences
Ease of use in daily life
Historical significance

💡 Hint: Think about why different sciences need a common language.

Question 2

True or False: A vernier caliper cannot provide measurements with greater precision than a ruler.

True
False

💡 Hint: Consider the purpose of a calibrating tool.

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Challenge 1 Hard

If a vernier caliper gives readings of 8.00 mm and 8.05 mm for the same object, calculate the average and the possible measurement error.

💡 Hint: Think about how to verify your caliper's accuracy.

Challenge 2 Hard

Design an experiment to determine the density of an irregular object using a graduated cylinder and a scale. Outline your method.

💡 Hint: Consider how to accurately measure the displacement of water and ensure proper mass measurement.

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