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Latihan 1 - Understanding Measurements
Latihan 1 - Understanding Measurements
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accuracy
sensitivity
B
D
B
C
precision
error
A Actual value
C Relative error
deviation
B
D
Mean
Relative
C
D
B
D
accuracy
error
J
Micrometer
screw gauge
Micrometer
Screw gauge
Vernier
calipers
Measurement
2.52 0.01 cm
15.20.1 cm
125.40.1 g
K
Vernier
calipers
Vernier
calipers
Metre
ruler
L
Spring
balance
Triple beam
balance
Triple beam
balance
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6
precision
sensitivity
A
0.6 %
B
2.1 %
C
3.2 %
D
5.2 %
E 7.7 %
Which of the following statements about errors
is correct?
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A
B
C
D
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B
C
D
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Student
Ruler
/ cm
Vernier
calipers
/ cm
W
X
Y
Z
2.17
2.174
2.17
2.2
2.2
2.2
2.174
2.17
A
B
C
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Accuracy
Ruler
1 mm
Vernier calipers
0.001 cm
Mikrometer screw gauge 0.1 mm
Mikrometer
screw
gauge
/cm
2.174
2.17
2.2
2.174
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A
B
C
D
11.9 cm
12.00 cm
B
D
12.0 cm
12.1 cm
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+ 0.04 cm
+ 0.06 cm
B
D
- 0.04 cm
- 0.06 cm
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3.17 cm
2.18 cm
B
C
3.08 cm
2.07 cm
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2.02 cm
2.06 cm
B
D
A
C
2.04 cm
2.08 cm
2 mm
2.14 mm
B
D
2.1 mm
2.142 mm
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3.25 cm
0.325 cm
B
D
3.75 cm
0.0375 cm
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30
8.32 mm
8.82 mm
Stop watch
Pendulum clock
Electronic watch
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B
D
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8.30 mm
8.80 mm
15 s
15.00 s
B
D
15.0 s
15.000 s
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A
C
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12
B
D
2.80 A
0.44 A
93.5o C
94o C
2.4 A
0.48 A
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Measurement
Measuring Instrument
Accuracy (cm)
Diameter of a copper wire
Length of a pencil
Internal diameter of a beaker
(a) Complete the table above.
(b) State one reason why the diameter of the copper wire should be measured at a few different places?
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(c) State one precaution to be taken while taking measurements by using the instrument which measured the
internal diameter of a beaker.
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Figure(a) shows the jaws of a vernier calipers without tigh any object. Figure(b) shows the jaws of the vernier
calipers tigh a test tube.
(a)
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Diagram above shows the reading of a mikrometer screw gauge for the thickness of 5 sheets of paper.
(a) What is the number of revolution of the N scale .
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(ii) Q
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Why does the thermometer use mercury?
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(g) Draw a dotted line to show the correct position of eye in the above diagram while measuring the
temperature of a substance.
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(ii) B ...................................................................................................
State the accuracy of the ammeter
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(c) State the reading of the ammeter.
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(d) State two precautions to be taken while taking measurements by using the ammeter.
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