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What is the SI unit used to measure area?
What is the SI unit used to measure area?
Which of the following is NOT considered a base quantity?
Which of the following is NOT considered a base quantity?
How is speed defined in terms of base quantities?
How is speed defined in terms of base quantities?
Which of these base quantities is represented by the symbol 'A'?
Which of these base quantities is represented by the symbol 'A'?
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What is the SI unit for volume?
What is the SI unit for volume?
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Which of the following base quantities defines mass?
Which of the following base quantities defines mass?
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Which derived quantity is represented by the formula 'metres x metres x metres'?
Which derived quantity is represented by the formula 'metres x metres x metres'?
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Which of the following is true regarding derived quantities?
Which of the following is true regarding derived quantities?
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What is the prefix for a factor of $10^{-3}$?
What is the prefix for a factor of $10^{-3}$?
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How many millimeters are in one centimeter?
How many millimeters are in one centimeter?
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Which prefix corresponds to a factor of $10^{6}$?
Which prefix corresponds to a factor of $10^{6}$?
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What is the equivalent of 0.36 kg in grams?
What is the equivalent of 0.36 kg in grams?
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What is the formula for calculating average speed?
What is the formula for calculating average speed?
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What is the prefix for a factor of $10^{-2}$?
What is the prefix for a factor of $10^{-2}$?
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Which statement correctly distinguishes average speed from instantaneous speed?
Which statement correctly distinguishes average speed from instantaneous speed?
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How many seconds are in 2.4 hours?
How many seconds are in 2.4 hours?
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What is the equivalent of 75 meters in millimeters?
What is the equivalent of 75 meters in millimeters?
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What can be deduced from a distance-time graph when the line is horizontal?
What can be deduced from a distance-time graph when the line is horizontal?
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Which of the following is NOT a base quantity in the International System of Units?
Which of the following is NOT a base quantity in the International System of Units?
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Which of the following is not a valid prefix used in scientific measurements?
Which of the following is not a valid prefix used in scientific measurements?
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What does the slope of a speed-time graph represent?
What does the slope of a speed-time graph represent?
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When measuring length, which of these instruments would ensure the most accurate measurement?
When measuring length, which of these instruments would ensure the most accurate measurement?
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What is an effect of systematic errors in measurements?
What is an effect of systematic errors in measurements?
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Which of the following represents a unit of length in the International System of Units?
Which of the following represents a unit of length in the International System of Units?
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What is the formula for calculating average speed?
What is the formula for calculating average speed?
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Which method traditionally measures the speed of an object during a school sports day?
Which method traditionally measures the speed of an object during a school sports day?
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What does a speedometer measure?
What does a speedometer measure?
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Why can't the method of using a stopwatch measure varying speeds during a race?
Why can't the method of using a stopwatch measure varying speeds during a race?
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What is the typical range of a speedometer in a car?
What is the typical range of a speedometer in a car?
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What type of speed is measured when time and distance are not specified?
What type of speed is measured when time and distance are not specified?
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How is instantaneous speed typically expressed by a speedometer?
How is instantaneous speed typically expressed by a speedometer?
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What is the primary limitation of measuring speed using a tape and stopwatch?
What is the primary limitation of measuring speed using a tape and stopwatch?
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What does the point (0,0) on a speed-time graph represent?
What does the point (0,0) on a speed-time graph represent?
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Which segment of a speed-time graph indicates a constant speed?
Which segment of a speed-time graph indicates a constant speed?
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During which segment does the speed of the car decrease?
During which segment does the speed of the car decrease?
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At what time does the car reach its maximum speed?
At what time does the car reach its maximum speed?
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What is the instantaneous speed of the car at t = 1 s?
What is the instantaneous speed of the car at t = 1 s?
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Which segment of the graph indicates increasing speed?
Which segment of the graph indicates increasing speed?
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What characteristic defines the motion during segment BC?
What characteristic defines the motion during segment BC?
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When analyzing speed-time graphs, which point typically indicates maximum acceleration?
When analyzing speed-time graphs, which point typically indicates maximum acceleration?
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Study Notes
Units and Physical Quantities
- The International System of Units (SI) was established in 1968 as a universal set of measurement units.
- Physical quantities consist of a numerical magnitude and a unit; measurements without units are meaningless.
The 7 Base Units
- Length: metre (m)
- Time: second (s)
- Mass: kilogram (kg)
- Electric Current: ampere (A)
- Thermodynamic Temperature: kelvin (K)
- Amount of Substance: mole (mol)
- Luminous Intensity: candela (cd)
Derived Units
- Area: square metres (m²)
- Volume: cubic metres (m³)
- Speed: metres per second (m/s)
Measurement Skills
- Estimation and measurement of length are crucial skills, requiring tools like measuring tapes and calipers.
- Time intervals for moving objects can be determined using stopwatches and video analysis.
- Precision and accuracy in measurements must consider errors like parallax.
Speed Concepts
- Speed is defined as the distance traveled per unit time.
- Average speed formula: Average speed = Total distance / Total time.
- Instantaneous speed refers to speed at a specific moment.
Graph Analysis
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A distance-time graph shows:
- At rest: horizontal line
- Uniform speed: straight diagonal line
- Non-uniform speed: curved line
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A speed-time graph shows:
- At rest: horizontal line at zero
- Uniform speed: horizontal line above zero
- Increasing speed: rising line
- Decreasing speed: falling line
Prefixes and Scientific Notation
- Common prefixes for multiples and sub-multiples include:
- kilo (k) = 10³
- mega (M) = 10⁶
- giga (G) = 10⁹
- milli (m) = 10⁻³
- micro (µ) = 10⁻⁶
- nano (n) = 10⁻⁹
Speed Measurement Techniques
- Traditional methods: measured using a tape and stopwatch for average speed.
- Modern methods: speedometers provide instantaneous speed readings, often in km/h.
Example Calculations
- Conversion factors:
- 1 cm = 10 mm
- 1 m = 100 cm
- 1 km = 1,000 m
- Instantaneous speed can be determined at specific time points based on graph data.
Motion Description
- Speed changes can be analyzed over time:
- For instance, a car's speed can increase, remain constant, or decrease, reflecting different segments of a journey.
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Test your understanding of key concepts in transportation science, including units of length, time, speed, and how to interpret distance-time and speed-time graphs. This quiz focuses on cognitive skills related to physical quantities and their appropriate SI units.
