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Which of the following best describes a unit in the context of measurement?
Which of the following best describes a unit in the context of measurement?
- A measurement used by engineers in building drawings
- A number accompanied by a magnitude
- A comparison between two physical quantities
- A standard used for measuring a physical quantity (correct)
What is the purpose of measurements in society?
What is the purpose of measurements in society?
- To understand natural phenomena
- To explore physical quantities
- To facilitate business transactions (correct)
- To control systems and data processing
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use of measurements by engineers?
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as a use of measurements by engineers?
- Building drawings
- Data processing
- Control systems
- Understanding natural phenomena (correct)
What is the role of measurements in understanding nature phenomenon?
What is the role of measurements in understanding nature phenomenon?
What does a measurement of '5 m' represent?
What does a measurement of '5 m' represent?