Physics o level notes

IGCSE Cambridge (CIE) Physics 13 mins 13 questions

Multiple Choice Questions




Physical Quantities &
Measurement
Techniques
Measurement / Scalars & Vectors / Calculating with Vectors




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, Easy Questions
1 Five identical spheres are placed between two blocks in order to measure their diameter.




What is the diameter of a single sphere?

A. 2.2 cm
B. 2.0 cm
C. 2.1 cm
D. 2.3 cm
(1 mark)


2 A student wants to take a particularly accurate measurement of the volume of liquid in a
measuring cylinder.

Which of the following procedures would make her measurement less accurate?

A. Putting her eyes level with the height of the measurement to be taken.
B. Reading the liquid level from the bottom of the meniscus.
C. Using the largest measuring cylinder she could find.
D. Using a set-square to make sure the cylinder is perfectly vertical.
(1 mark)


3 A student is timing the rate of cooling of a beaker of water. On a repeat run of the
investigation, the student forgets to zero the stopwatch.




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