1. Measurements and Experimentation
The chapter details the process of measurement, including the significance of fundamental and derived physical quantities. It explains various types of measurements such as length, mass, time, area, volume, and density, and introduces essential concepts like accuracy, precision, and significant figures. Additionally, the chapter covers the instruments used for measurement and key methodologies involved in scientific experimentation.
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What we have learnt
- Measurement is the process of comparing a physical quantity with a known standard unit.
- There are fundamental quantities, like length and mass, and derived quantities, such as volume and density.
- Accuracy refers to the closeness of a measurement to its true value, while precision indicates the reproducibility of measurements.
Key Concepts
- -- Measurement
- The process of comparing a physical quantity with a known standard.
- -- SI Units
- The International System of Units that standardizes measurement units across laboratories and industries.
- -- Accuracy
- The closeness of a measured value to the actual (true) value.
- -- Precision
- The degree to which repeated measurements under unchanged conditions yield the same results.
- -- Significant Figures
- Digits in a number that contribute to its accuracy, reflecting the precision of a measurement.
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