Measurements and Systems of Units Quiz

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What is the international system of units (SI) primarily based on?

  • Random errors and their units
  • Derivative quantities and their units
  • Systematic errors and their units
  • Fundamental quantities and their units (correct)

Which type of errors occur in all measurements and are contributed by background noise or mechanical vibrations in the laboratory?

  • Systematic errors
  • No errors
  • Random errors (correct)
  • Accurate measurements

What do conversion factors help in doing for physical quantities?

  • Determining dimensions of physical quantities
  • Defining the standard of time
  • Converting units from one system to another (correct)
  • Eliminating errors in measurements

What does dimensional analysis help in checking for physical formulas?

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Which system is primarily used for expressing physical quantities using the international system of units (SI)?

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