Measurement in Physics (Junior Cert Science): Quizzes
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What error occurs when you don't place your head directly over a measurement on a metre stick?
What error occurs when you don't place your head directly over a measurement on a metre stick?
Parallax error
Which jaws on digital calipers measure the external diameter of an object?
Which jaws on digital calipers measure the external diameter of an object?
Lower jaws
What distance does a trundle wheel cover with each complete turn?
What distance does a trundle wheel cover with each complete turn?
metre
What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?
What is the formula for calculating the area of a rectangle?
Length width
Where should you read the meniscus when measuring liquid in a graduated cylinder?
Where should you read the meniscus when measuring liquid in a graduated cylinder?
At the bottom at eye level
What method measures the volume of an irregular stone using an overflow can?
What method measures the volume of an irregular stone using an overflow can?
Water displacement method
What does precision mean in scientific measurements?
What does precision mean in scientific measurements?
How close measurements are to each other
What is the correct unit for measuring mass?
What is the correct unit for measuring mass?
Kilogram (kg)
How many metres are in kilometre according to the SI prefix system?
How many metres are in kilometre according to the SI prefix system?
metres
Which instrument is used to measure the length of a curved line?
Which instrument is used to measure the length of a curved line?
Opisometer