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Worksheet about Physical Quantities and Measurement | ||
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| Subject: Physics | ||
| 6th Grade | ||
| Term 1 | ||
| Year: 2023/2024 | ||
| Size: 269KB | ||
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| Publish date:November 11, 2023 | ||
| Added by: Eman | ||
| Last download date: 2024-09-09 13:18:14 | ||
| Updated by: Eman9966 on 2023-11-12 03:28:38 | By: theodor RidiculousMan | |
| File info: Physical Quantities and Measurement Physical quantities are properties of objects or events that can be measured and expressed with a numerical value and a unit of measurement. For example, the length of an object is a physical quantity that can be measured with a ruler and expressed in meters. Base Quantities There are seven base quantities in the International System of Units (SI): Length: Measured in meters (m) Mass: Measured in kilograms (kg) Time: Measured in seconds (s) Electric Current: Measured in amperes (A) Temperature: Measured in Kelvin (K) Luminous Intensity: Measured in candela (cd) Amount of Substance: Measured in moles (mol) Derived Quantities Derived quantities are physical quantities that are defined in terms of base quantities. For example, velocity is a derived quantity that is defined as the rate of change of position, and it is measured in meters per second (m/s). Units of Measurement Units of measurement are standards that are used to express the magnitude of physical quantities. For example, the meter is the unit of measurement for length, and the kilogram is the unit of measurement for mass. Multiple and Submultiple Units Multiple and submultiple units are units of measurement that are related to the base unit by factors of 10. For example, the kilometer (km) is a multiple unit of the meter, and it is equal to 1000 meters. The millimeter (mm) is a submultiple unit of the meter, and it is equal to 0.001 meters. Measurement Measurement is the process of determining the value of a physical quantity using a measuring instrument. There are two main types of measurement: direct measurement and indirect measurement. Direct measurement: In direct measurement, the measuring instrument is used to directly measure the physical quantity. For example, a ruler can be used to directly measure the length of an object. Indirect measurement: In indirect measurement, a formula is used to calculate the value of the physical quantity from other measured quantities. For example, the area of a rectangle can be calculated by multiplying the length by the width. Accuracy and Precision Accuracy and precision are two important concepts in measurement. Accuracy: Accuracy refers to the closeness of a measured value to the true value. A measurement is said to be accurate if it is close to the true value. Precision: Precision refers to the consistency of a series of measurements. A measurement is said to be precise if it is repeatable. SI Prefixes SI prefixes are used to indicate multiples and submultiples of units of measurement. For example, the prefix "kilo" means "one thousand," so the kilometer (km) is equal to 1000 meters. The prefix "milli" means "one thousandth," so the millimeter (mm) is equal to 0.001 meters. Conclusion Physical quantities and measurement are essential concepts in physics and other sciences. Understanding these concepts is important for making accurate and precise measurements, which are essential for scientific research and engineering. | ||
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