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Which of the following is NOT a unit used to measure a physical quantity?
Which of the following is NOT a unit used to measure a physical quantity?
The length of a race can only be measured in kilometers.
The length of a race can only be measured in kilometers.
False
What is the unit used to measure electric current?
What is the unit used to measure electric current?
Ampere
The standard unit of mass is the ______.
The standard unit of mass is the ______.
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Match the following physical quantities with their respective units:
Match the following physical quantities with their respective units:
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Which of the following is NOT a physical quantity?
Which of the following is NOT a physical quantity?
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Speed is a measure of the distance traveled over time.
Speed is a measure of the distance traveled over time.
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What instrument would you use to measure mass?
What instrument would you use to measure mass?
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The measure of how long something lasts is called ______.
The measure of how long something lasts is called ______.
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Match the following physical quantities with their corresponding descriptions:
Match the following physical quantities with their corresponding descriptions:
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Which of the following is NOT one of the four fundamental physical quantities?
Which of the following is NOT one of the four fundamental physical quantities?
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All physical quantities can be expressed using any units without restrictions.
All physical quantities can be expressed using any units without restrictions.
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List the four fundamental physical quantities.
List the four fundamental physical quantities.
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The four fundamental physical quantities are length, mass, time, and __________.
The four fundamental physical quantities are length, mass, time, and __________.
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Match the fundamental physical quantities to their descriptions:
Match the fundamental physical quantities to their descriptions:
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What do numerical values help us understand about nature?
What do numerical values help us understand about nature?
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Qualitative descriptions are superior to numerical descriptions in understanding nature.
Qualitative descriptions are superior to numerical descriptions in understanding nature.
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What is the primary benefit of giving numerical values for physical quantities?
What is the primary benefit of giving numerical values for physical quantities?
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Numerical values for physical quantities help us understand nature much more deeply than __________ descriptions.
Numerical values for physical quantities help us understand nature much more deeply than __________ descriptions.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
Match the following terms with their definitions:
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Which of the following is the unit of force?
Which of the following is the unit of force?
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The unit of density is kilograms per cubic meter.
The unit of density is kilograms per cubic meter.
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What is the derived unit for pressure?
What is the derived unit for pressure?
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Which of the following is a system of units that is also known as the metric system?
Which of the following is a system of units that is also known as the metric system?
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The measurement of how much space an object occupies is called ______.
The measurement of how much space an object occupies is called ______.
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Match the following derived units with their physical quantity:
Match the following derived units with their physical quantity:
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The English system of units is also referred to as the metric system.
The English system of units is also referred to as the metric system.
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What does SI stand for in the context of systems of units?
What does SI stand for in the context of systems of units?
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The two major systems of units used in the world are __________ and __________.
The two major systems of units used in the world are __________ and __________.
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Match the following unit systems with their descriptions:
Match the following unit systems with their descriptions:
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What is a primary advantage of the metric system in scientific calculations?
What is a primary advantage of the metric system in scientific calculations?
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SI units are not part of the metric system.
SI units are not part of the metric system.
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What does SI stand for in the context of the metric system?
What does SI stand for in the context of the metric system?
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The metric system is based on ______ of 10.
The metric system is based on ______ of 10.
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Match the metric prefixes with their corresponding values:
Match the metric prefixes with their corresponding values:
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What is a base quantity analogous to?
What is a base quantity analogous to?
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A derived quantity is like a brick.
A derived quantity is like a brick.
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What is the relationship between base quantities and derived quantities?
What is the relationship between base quantities and derived quantities?
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A derived quantity is like the ______ that is built up from a collection of base quantities.
A derived quantity is like the ______ that is built up from a collection of base quantities.
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Match the following quantities with their descriptions:
Match the following quantities with their descriptions:
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Which of the following is a fundamental physical quantity?
Which of the following is a fundamental physical quantity?
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Derived quantities are defined in terms of fundamental quantities.
Derived quantities are defined in terms of fundamental quantities.
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What are the two main categories of physical quantities?
What are the two main categories of physical quantities?
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Mass is an example of a ________ physical quantity.
Mass is an example of a ________ physical quantity.
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Match the following physical quantities with their categories:
Match the following physical quantities with their categories:
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What is the meaning of the prefix 'kilo-'?
What is the meaning of the prefix 'kilo-'?
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The prefix 'mega-' corresponds to the numerical value 1 000 000.
The prefix 'mega-' corresponds to the numerical value 1 000 000.
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What is the symbol for the prefix that represents 1 000 000 000?
What is the symbol for the prefix that represents 1 000 000 000?
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The order of magnitude for the prefix 'milli-' is ______.
The order of magnitude for the prefix 'milli-' is ______.
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Match the following prefixes with their meanings:
Match the following prefixes with their meanings:
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Study Notes
Fundamental Physical Quantities
- All physical quantities can be expressed through four fundamental quantities: length, mass, time, and electric current.
Units of Measurement
- Measurements are expressed in standardized units allowing clear and consistent communication of data.
- Common units include kilogram (mass), second (time), ampere (electric current), kelvin (temperature), and candela (light intensity).
Tools for Measurement
- Physicists utilize instruments like meter sticks, balances, and stopwatches to measure physical quantities.
- Examples of physical quantities include mass, time, length, speed, and force.
Systems of Units
- Two major systems of units exist worldwide:
- SI units (International System of Units, metric system)
- English units (customary or imperial system).
Base Units in SI
- Base quantities have specific units:
- Length: metre
- Mass: kilogram
- Time: second
- Electric current: ampere
- Light intensity: candela
- Temperature: kelvin
- Amount of substance: mole
Derived Units
- Derived units are formed from base units and include:
- Speed
- Acceleration
- Volume
- Force
- Pressure (measured in pascal)
- Density (kg/m³)
- Electric charge (coulomb)
Metric System Advantages
- The metric system, based on SI units, uses factors of ten, simplifying scientific and engineering calculations.
Classification of Physical Quantities
- Physical quantities are divided into two categories:
- Base quantities (fundamental building blocks)
- Derived quantities (combinations of base quantities)
Metric Prefixes
- Common prefixes used with SI units assist in expressing large or small quantities:
- giga- (G): 1 billion (10⁹)
- mega- (M): 1 million (10⁶)
- kilo- (k): 1 thousand (10³)
- hecto- (h): 100 (10²)
- deka- (da): 10 (10¹)
- base unit: 1 (10⁰)
- deci- (d): 0.1 (10⁻¹)
- centi- (c): 0.01 (10⁻²)
- milli- (m): 0.001 (10⁻³)
- micro- (μ): 0.000001 (10⁻⁶)
Importance of Metric System
- The metric system facilitates measurements by rescaling familiar units, eliminating the need for new units for various applications.
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Test your understanding of the four fundamental physical quantities: length, mass, time, and electric current. This quiz will challenge your knowledge on how these quantities are used to express other physical measurements and their relationships. Perfect for students exploring the basics of physics.
