A ruler is an instrument used to measure small distances of a few centimetres .

True or False? Rulers measure to the nearest millimetre.

True. Rulers measure to the nearest millimetre.

What is the purpose of a tape measure ?

A tape measure is appropriate for measuring distances of a few metres .

Which device can be used to measure distances of up to a kilometre?

A trundle wheel is used to measure large distances up to a kilometre.

What is a measuring cylinder ?

A measuring cylinder is a device used to measure the volume of liquids .

What device can be used to measure time intervals ?

A stopwatch can be used to measure time intervals.

Define the term reaction time .

Reaction time is how long it takes someone to react to an event.

True or False? Human reaction time has more of an impact on short-time measurements than long-time measurements.

True. Human reaction time has more of an impact on short-time measurements than long-time measurements.

What is the purpose of taking multiple readings in physics experiments?

The purpose of taking multiple readings in physics experiments is to obtain an accurate measurement value.

A measuring cylinder can be used to find the volume of an irregularly shaped solid by measuring the ______ in volume.

A measuring cylinder can be used to find the volume of an irregularly shaped solid by measuring the change in volume.

Define a scalar quantity. (Extended Tier Only)

A scalar quantity is a quantity that has only magnitude .

What is a vector quantity? (Extended Tier Only)

A vector quantity is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction .

What is displacement? (Extended Tier Only)

The distance from a starting point .

True or False? Mass is a scalar quantity.

True. Mass is a scalar quantity as it has only magnitude.

True or False? Distance is a scalar quantity.

True. Distance is a scalar quantity.

How can you determine whether a quantity is a scalar or vector? (Extended Tier Only)

Determine if it has only magnitude (scalar) or magnitude and direction (vector).

Is 100 km due north a scalar or a vector quantity? (Extended Tier Only)

100 km due north is a vector quantity because it includes both a magnitude and a direction.

Is electric field strength a scalar or a vector? (Extended Tier Only)

Electric field strength is a vector .

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What is a ruler?
A ruler is an instrument used to measure small distances of a few centimetres.
True or False?
Rulers measure to the nearest millimetre.
True.
Rulers measure to the nearest millimetre.
What is the purpose of a tape measure?
A tape measure is appropriate for measuring distances of a few metres.
Which device can be used to measure distances of up to a kilometre?
A trundle wheel is used to measure large distances up to a kilometre.
What is a measuring cylinder?
A measuring cylinder is a device used to measure the volume of liquids.
What device can be used to measure time intervals?
A stopwatch can be used to measure time intervals.
Define the term reaction time.
Reaction time is how long it takes someone to react to an event.
True or False?
Human reaction time has more of an impact on short-time measurements than long-time measurements.
True.
Human reaction time has more of an impact on short-time measurements than long-time measurements.
State the equation for calculating an average.
The equation for calculating an average is $average = \frac{total value}{number of values}$
What is the purpose of taking multiple readings in physics experiments?
The purpose of taking multiple readings in physics experiments is to obtain an accurate measurement value.
A measuring cylinder can be used to find the volume of an irregularly shaped solid by measuring the ______ in volume.
A measuring cylinder can be used to find the volume of an irregularly shaped solid by measuring the change in volume.
Define a scalar quantity. (Extended Tier Only)
A scalar quantity is a quantity that has only magnitude.
What is a vector quantity? (Extended Tier Only)
A vector quantity is a quantity that has both magnitude and direction.
What is displacement? (Extended Tier Only)
The distance from a starting point.
True or False?
Mass is a scalar quantity.
True.
Mass is a scalar quantity as it has only magnitude.
True or False?
Distance is a scalar quantity.
True.
Distance is a scalar quantity.
How can you determine whether a quantity is a scalar or vector? (Extended Tier Only)
Determine if it has only magnitude (scalar) or magnitude and direction (vector).
Is 100 km due north a scalar or a vector quantity? (Extended Tier Only)
100 km due north is a vector quantity because it includes both a magnitude and a direction.
True or False?
Energy is a scalar.
True
Energy is a scalar.
Is temperature a scalar or a vector? (Extended Tier Only)
Temperature is a scalar.
Is electric field strength a scalar or a vector? (Extended Tier Only)
Electric field strength is a vector.

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