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Why do all measurements contain some uncertainty?
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?
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?
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?
What is the significance of distinguishing between systematic errors and random errors in measurements?
Why is it important to express derived units as products or quotients of the base units?
Why is it important to express derived units as products or quotients of the base units?
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
Which of the following is an example of a scalar quantity?
How are vector quantities expressed?
How are vector quantities expressed?
Which of the following is true about vector quantities?
Which of the following is true about vector quantities?
What is an example of a vector quantity?
What is an example of a vector quantity?
Which type of physical quantity can be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided by simple algebraic rules?
Which type of physical quantity can be added, subtracted, multiplied, or divided by simple algebraic rules?
