Measurement – Foundation of Science
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Introduction: What is Measurement?-advanced
SubtopicIntroduction: What is Measurement?-advanced under Measurement – Foundation of Science for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In everyday life, which of these is often used as a non-standard measurement for volume?
A.Liter
B.Cubic meter
C.Teaspoon
D.Milliliter
- 2.
What is the value of 1 gram in SI units?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
If and are numerical values and and are units, which equation is correct?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
Which quantity can be derived using length and time?
A.Mass
B.Speed
C.Temperature
D.Electric current
- 5.
The numerical value () of a physical quantity is inversely proportional to the size of the unit () used (). If a student creates a new unit system where the unit of 'Time' is 60 times larger than the second (i.e., 1 new unit = 60 seconds), while the unit of 'Length' remains the meter, how will the numerical value of a 'Speed' measurement () change compared to its SI value?
A.The numerical value will become 60 times smaller.
B.The numerical value will remain unchanged because speed is a physical constant.
C.The numerical value will become 60 times larger.
D.The numerical value will decrease by a factor of 3,600.
- 6.
In the foundation of scientific measurement, a 'Standard Unit' must meet specific criteria to be globally valid. Based on the provided flowchart of the standardization process, why would a measurement unit based on 'the length of a shadow cast by a pole at noon' be rejected as an SI standard?
A.It fails the criteria of Invariability because the shadow's length changes with the seasons.
B.It fails the criteria of Reproducibility because poles are difficult to construct globally.
C.It is rejected because the SI system only allows units based on atomic constants, not shadows.
D.It is rejected because shadows do not have a physical mass and cannot be measured.
- 7.
Which mathematical operation is used to convert a measurement from a larger unit to a smaller unit (e.g., meters to millimeters)?
A.Subtraction
B.Division
C.Multiplication
D.Addition
- 8.
Which of the following is the correct representation of in terms of base SI units?
A.kg m/s
B.C.D. - 9.
The base unit of temperature in the SI system is the Kelvin. At what temperature (in Celsius) does the Kelvin scale start (0 K)?
A.0 °C
B.-100 °C
C.-273.15 °C
D.100 °C
- 10.
In the context of standardizing units, 'invariance' means:
A.The unit should be easily accessible.
B.The unit should be reproducible everywhere.
C.The unit should not change with time or physical conditions like temperature.
D.The unit must be a power of 10.
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Different Systems of Units-advanced
SubtopicDifferent Systems of Units-advanced under Measurement – Foundation of Science for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
1 Angstrom () is equal to how many meters?
A.m
B.m
C.m
D.m
- 2.
Which quantity is represented by the formula ?
A.Weight
B.Density
C.Pressure
D.Area
- 3.
In the MKS system, mass is measured in:
A.Grams
B.Pounds
C.Kilograms
D.Metric tons
- 4.
What is the prefix for ?
A.Tera
B.Giga
C.Peta
D.Exa
- 5.
The SI unit of pressure is the Pascal (). In the CGS system, the unit of pressure is . According to the conversion logic illustrated in the flowchart, what is the numerical value of a pressure when expressed in the CGS system?
A.B.C.D. - 6.
The time taken by light to travel from the Sun to the Earth is approximately:
A.8 seconds
B.8 minutes
C.80 minutes
D.8 hours
- 7.
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of the SI system?
A.It is a coherent system of units
B.It is a rational system of units
C.It is a metric system
D.It is based on the English system of measurements
- 8.
Which of the following quantities is dimensionless?
A.Relative density
B.Gravitational constant
C.Specific heat
D.Mechanical equivalent of heat
- 9.
Young's modulus of a material is . Express this in .
A.B.C.D. - 10.
The SI unit of magnetic flux is:
A.Tesla
B.Weber
C.Henry
D.Farad
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Need for a Common System of Units-advanced
SubtopicNeed for a Common System of Units-advanced under Measurement – Foundation of Science for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The unit of density () is a:
A.Fundamental unit
B.Derived unit
C.Supplementary unit
D.Ancient unit
- 2.
Which of the following is NOT a rule for writing SI units?
A.Full stop should not be used at the end of symbols
B.Units are always pluralized by adding 's' to the symbol
C.A space is left between the number and the unit
D.Symbols of units named after people start with a capital letter
- 3.
What is called in the SI prefix system?
A.Kilo
B.Mega
C.Giga
D.Tera
- 4.
The 'second' is the base unit of time in which systems?
A.Only SI
B.Only MKS and CGS
C.FPS, CGS, MKS, and SI
D.Only SI and FPS
- 5.
Scientific advancement and global collaboration rely on the SI system being 'coherent.' A system is coherent if derived units are created through the simple multiplication or division of base units without requiring additional numerical factors. Based on the derivation path for the Newton () shown in the flowchart, why is this 'coherence' a critical requirement for a common global system of units?
A.It allows each country to define its own unique base units as long as they are multiples of ten.
B.It ensures that all derived units have the same dimensions as the base units from which they originate.
C.It simplifies complex scientific calculations by eliminating the need for arbitrary proportionality constants during unit derivation.
D.It guarantees that the magnitude of a physical quantity remains constant regardless of the system of units used.
- 6.
Which agency is responsible for the international maintenance and definition of SI units?
A.NASA
B.International Bureau of Weights and Measures (BIPM)
C.World Health Organization (WHO)
D.UNESCO
- 7.
Which of the following is the correct unit for measuring the frequency of a signal?
A.Seconds
B.Hertz
C.Joules
D.Watts
- 8.
If the error in measuring the radius of a sphere is , the error in measuring its volume will be:
A.B.C.D. - 9.
Which of the following is a unit of Energy?
A.Electron-Volt ()
B.Watt-hour ()
C.Calorie
D.All of the above
- 10.
A force is given by , where is time. What are the dimensions of and ?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
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International System of Units (SI)-advanced
SubtopicInternational System of Units (SI)-advanced under Measurement – Foundation of Science for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The base unit for 'mass' in SI is often confused with 'gram', but the standard is actually:
A.Milligram
B.Kilogram
C.Centigram
D.Megagram
- 2.
Which prefix represents ?
A.Deci
B.Deca
C.Centi
D.Milli
- 3.
The SI unit of electric capacitance is the:
A.Henry
B.Tesla
C.Farad
D.Weber
- 4.
Which of the following is equivalent to one Pascal?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
What is the SI unit of Magnetic Flux?
A.Tesla
B.Weber
C.Gauss
D.Henry
- 6.
Which of the following units is used to measure 'Amount of Information' in computing, though not a standard SI base unit?
A.Byte
B.Hertz
C.Baud
D.Lux
- 7.
How many meters are in one Angstrom ()?
A.B.C.D. - 8.
Light year is a unit of:
A.Distance
B.Time
C.Luminous intensity
D.Velocity
- 9.
How many significant figures are there in the measurement ?
A.4
B.7
C.3
D.5
- 10.
The dimension of the ratio of 'Magnetic Flux' to 'Electric Flux' is equivalent to:
A.(Inverse of velocity)
B.(Velocity)
C.(Area velocity)
D.(Frequency)
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Conversion of Units between different Systems-advanced
SubtopicConversion of Units between different Systems-advanced under Measurement – Foundation of Science for Grade 9 CBSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
To convert to , we should multiply the value by:
A.5/18
B.18/5
C.1000
D.3600
- 2.
How many milligrams () are in grams?
A.2.5 mg
B.25 mg
C.250 mg
D.2500 mg
- 3.
One light year is a unit used to measure:
A.Time
B.Intensity of light
C.Distance
D.Speed
- 4.
Convert to .
A.B.C.D. - 5.
The speed of a train is . What is its speed in ?
A.B.C.D. - 6.
A force of is applied to a mass. What is the force in ?
A.B.C.D. - 7.
The radius of a hydrogen atom is about . Convert this to .
A.B.C.D. - 8.
Convert the torque of to the CGS system ().
A.B.C.D. - 9.
The rate of flow of a liquid through a pipe is . Convert this to .
A.B.C.D. - 10.
What is the value of in a system where the unit of mass is , the unit of length is and the unit of time is ?
A.B.C.D.
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