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Why do all measurements contain some uncertainty?

Because the SI units are not universally applicable

Because of the variation in environmental conditions

As a result of human error

Due to the limitations of measuring instruments (correct)

What is the purpose of using dimensionality and base units to check the homogeneity of physical equations?

To determine the random errors in the equation

To convert the equation into SI units

To eliminate systematic errors in the equation

To ensure that the physical equation is consistent with the laws of physics (correct)

What is the purpose of measuring the length, mass, time, temperature, and electrical quantities using both analogue scales and digital displays?

To eliminate random errors in measurements

To compare the accuracy of the two types of measuring devices

To convert the measurements into SI units

To understand the limitations and advantages of each type of measurement (correct)

What is the significance of distinguishing between systematic errors and random errors in measurements?

To identify the sources of errors and improve measurement accuracy Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to express derived units as products or quotients of the base units?

To ensure consistency with the laws of physics Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?

Temperature Signup and view all the answers

How are vector quantities expressed?

By using letters with arrows or in bold face Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is true about vector quantities?

They cannot be specified without mentioning direction Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a vector quantity?

Velocity Signup and view all the answers

Which type of physical quantity can be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided by simple algebraic rules?

Scalar quantities Signup and view all the answers