A ruler is a device 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 used to measure distances of tens of centimetres .

Which device can be used to measure large distances, such as tens of metres?

A trundle wheel is used to measure large distances of tens of metres .

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?

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

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)

Displacement is the distance and direction in a straight line from the starting point to the finishing point.

True or False? Mass is a scalar quantity. (Extended Tier Only)

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

True or False? Distance is a scalar quantity. (Extended Tier Only)

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.

IGCSEScienceCambridge (CIE)Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award)PhysicsFlashcards1. Motion, Forces & EnergyPhysical Quantities & Measurement Techniques

Physical Quantities & Measurement Techniques (Cambridge (CIE) IGCSE Co-ordinated Sciences (Double Award): Physics): Flashcards

Exam code: 0654 & 0973

1/19

0Still learning

Know0

FrontMeasurement
What is a ruler?

Was this flashcard helpful?

Cards in this collection (19)

What is a ruler?
A ruler is a device 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 used to measure distances of tens of centimetres.
Which device can be used to measure large distances, such as tens of metres?
A trundle wheel is used to measure large distances of tens of metres.
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?
The purpose of taking multiple readings in Physics is to obtain an accurate measurement value.
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)
Displacement is the distance and direction in a straight line from the starting point to the finishing point.
True or False?
Mass is a scalar quantity. (Extended Tier Only)
True.
Mass is a scalar quantity as it has only magnitude.
True or False?
Distance is a scalar quantity. (Extended Tier Only)
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. (Extended Tier Only)
True.
Energy is a scalar.
Is temperature a scalar or a vector? (Extended Tier Only)
Temperature is a scalar.

Sign up to unlock flashcards

By signing up you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy

Next:Motion