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What should you NOT do when holding a thermometer to measure temperature?
What should you NOT do when holding a thermometer to measure temperature?
What defines precision in measurement?
What defines precision in measurement?
If a measurement of 8.2 kg is recorded when the true value is 10 kg, how is this measurement characterized?
If a measurement of 8.2 kg is recorded when the true value is 10 kg, how is this measurement characterized?
In a scientific investigation, when comparing the measurements of two objects, which principle is primarily assessed?
In a scientific investigation, when comparing the measurements of two objects, which principle is primarily assessed?
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Why must a laboratory thermometer not be placed in the mouth?
Why must a laboratory thermometer not be placed in the mouth?
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Which is true about achieving accuracy in measurements?
Which is true about achieving accuracy in measurements?
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What can often be the relationship between accuracy and precision?
What can often be the relationship between accuracy and precision?
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What can a thermometer's bulb touching a solid object cause during measurement?
What can a thermometer's bulb touching a solid object cause during measurement?
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In repeated measurements of water temperature, if results vary between 20°C and 25°C, how do we classify this set of data?
In repeated measurements of water temperature, if results vary between 20°C and 25°C, how do we classify this set of data?
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When measuring temperature using a thermometer, what condition is essential for obtaining accurate results?
When measuring temperature using a thermometer, what condition is essential for obtaining accurate results?
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Study Notes
Measurement Basics
- Measurement involves determining the magnitude of a quantity relative to a standard.
- Two main methods: indigenous (local practices) and modern (scientific community standards).
Indigenous Methods of Measurement
- Passed down through generations, commonly associated with specific cultures.
- Key indigenous units of measurement in Ethiopia:
Length Measurements
- Hand-span: Distance from the tip of the little finger to the tip of the thumb.
- Digit: Width of an adult male fingertip.
- Cubit: Distance from the elbow to the tip of the middle finger.
- Foot: Distance from the back of the heel to the tip of the big toe.
- Pace: Distance of one normal walking step; measured from heel to heel.
- Arm Span (Fathom): Distance between the middle fingertips when arms are fully extended.
Conversion Between Units
- Example conversion: 200 meters is equivalent to 0.2 kilometers (200m / 1000m).
- Exercises to practice conversions involving kilometers to centimeters, grams to kilograms, and minutes to hours.
Measuring Physical Quantities
- Uses specific instruments for measurement:
- Mass: Measured with balances; based on the principle of comparing mass against a known standard.
- Temperature: Measured with thermometers, not touching the bulb or placing it in the mouth.
Accuracy vs. Precision
- Accuracy: Closeness of a measurement to its known value.
- Example: A measurement of 8.2 kg is inaccurate if the known mass is 10 kg.
- Precision: Closeness of multiple measurements to each other.
- Example: Mass measurements of 3.2 kg, 3.1 kg, 3.25 kg, and 3.3 kg are precise but not accurate if the true value is 10 kg.
- Precision can occur without accuracy and vice versa.
Practicing Measurement Skills
- Measure temperature of water using a laboratory thermometer and record findings.
- Safety reminder: Do not touch the bulb of a thermometer or place it in the mouth during measurements.
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This quiz covers the various methods of measurement as discussed in the Grade 8 General Science curriculum. It highlights both indigenous and modern approaches to understanding measurement. Test your knowledge on how to measure quantities accurately and the standards involved in the process.
