1.1 - Introduction to Physical World and Measurement
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What is physics concerned with?
💡 Hint: Think about what makes up the universe.
Name one fundamental quantity.
💡 Hint: Consider basic measurable attributes.
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What does physics study?
💡 Hint: Consider what makes up the physical world.
Units of measurement ensure scientific communication is clear.
💡 Hint: Think about scientists sharing their findings.
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A scientist measures a piece of metal and finds it has a length of 30 cm and a mass of 120 grams. Calculate the density if the volume of the metal is 10 cm³.
💡 Hint: Use the density formula.
Explain how using a non-standard unit can lead to inaccuracies in measurement and scientific communication.
💡 Hint: Consider differences in how people might measure or interpret the same quantity.
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