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The Beaconhouse School System: Physics

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The Beaconhouse School System

Term - I
Physics
Class 9
Name: ________________________________ Section: __________________

Q1: Tick mark the right answer


1. Least count of micrometer is:
a. 1 mm b. 0.1 mm c. 0.01 mm d. None

2. Which of the following is base quantity:


a. Velocity b. Force c. Area d. Mass

3. SI unit of speed is:


a. Newton b. m/s c. Pascal d. kg

4. Which one is not a fundamental unit:


a. kg b. m c. A d. N/kg

5. Precision of micrometer is:


a. 0.1 cm b. 0.01 cm c. 0.001 mm d. 0.001 cm

6. Power is measured in watts. What is the correct symbol for millions of watts
a. mw b. mW c. Mw d. MW

7. Which list contains only base quantities


a. Acceleration, displacement, velocity
b. Distance, force, speed
c. Force, length, time
d. Length, mass, time

8. A plumber measures, as accurately as possible, the length and internal diameter of a straight
copper pipe. The length is approximately 80 cm and the internal diameter is approximately 2 cm.
What is the best combination of instruments for the plumber to use?
Internal diameter Length
a. rule rule
b. rule tape
c. vernier calipers rule
d. vernier calipers tape
Q2: Answer the short questions (2x3=6)
(a) Three students measured the length of needle with a scale on which minimum division is 1mm
and record (i) 0.2145m (ii) 0.21m (iii) 0.214m. Which record is correct and why?
(b) Define least count. Write down least count of Vernier caliper and measuring tape.

Q3: A student wants to calculate his time to climb the stairs of the school. Explain how could he measure
the value and which instrument he should use? Write down the error that can occur (if any) (6)

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