What is the standard unit of length in the metric system?

Measuring Length in Physics

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Physics
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10th Grade
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Rosalia de Queljoe
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
meter
millimeter
kilometer
centimeter
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How do you properly use a metre rule to measure length?
Read the measurement from the middle of the object instead of the end.
Place the metre rule vertically and measure the height of the object.
Use the metre rule to draw a line and measure its length afterwards.
Align the '0' mark with one end of the object and read the measurement at the other end.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the main advantage of using a measuring tape over a metre rule?
The flexibility and versatility of a measuring tape.
Measuring tapes are less accurate than metre rules.
A metre rule can measure longer distances than a measuring tape.
A metre rule is easier to carry.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Define precision in the context of measurement instruments.
Precision is the consistency of repeated measurements by a measurement instrument.
Precision is the average of all measurements taken by an instrument.
Precision is the range of values a measurement instrument can produce.
Precision refers to the accuracy of a single measurement.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the difference between precision and accuracy?
Precision measures the average of a set of values; accuracy measures the range of values.
Precision is the degree of truthfulness; accuracy is the degree of measurement.
Precision and accuracy are interchangeable terms in statistics.
Precision is about consistency; accuracy is about closeness to the true value.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
How can you determine the precision of a measuring instrument?
By assessing the brand reputation of the manufacturer.
By checking the color of the instrument.
By measuring the weight of the instrument itself.
The precision of a measuring instrument can be determined by evaluating its smallest measurable increment, conducting repeated measurements, and comparing against a standard.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What are some common sources of error in measurement?
All measurements are affected equally by temperature
Instrument calibration errors, environmental factors, human error, device limitations, sample variability.
Measurement tools are always accurate
Human intuition is the best measurement method
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