Physics Test | Chapter 1

Physics Test – Chapter 1

Class 9th – Physics (SNC) – Physical Quantities and Measurements
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Q1. Choose the correct option. 10×1=10

1 Which one is non-physical quantity?
A Distance
B Density
C Colour
D Temperature
2 The number of base quantities are:
A 3
B 6
C 7
D 9
3 Identify the derived quantity:
A Electric current
B Amount of substance
C Volume
D Time
4 The unit of mass is:
A Second
B Meter
C Kilogram
D Newton
5 Which one is a derived unit?
A Newton
B Mole
C Meter
D Second
6 One giga gram is equal to:
A 106 g
B 109 g
C 1012 g
D 1015 g
7 The least count of Vernier Caliper is:
A 0.01mm
B 0.001mm
C 0.1mm
D 0.001cm
8 How many divisions are in Vernier Scale of Vernier Caliper?
A 10
B 20
C 40
D 50
9 The number of significant figures in 0.00578 is:
A 2
B 4
C 5
D 3
10 The number of significant figure in 100.8 is:
A 2
B 3
C 4
D 6

Q2. Write down short answers of following questions. 15×2=30

I Write the name of 3 base quantities and 3 derived quantities.
II Define derived units with example.
III Write name of seven base units.
IV What are the values and symbols of prefixes of nano, Pico, micro, milli?
V Define scientific notation with example.
VI Find the value of the following quantities:
(a) (4 × 10³ kg) (6 × 10⁶ m)
(b) 6 × 10⁶ m³ / 2 × 10⁻² m²
VII Define Parallel error.
VIII Differentiate between positive zero error and negative zero error of Vernier Calipers.
IX Define micrometer screw gauge.
X Define least count of screw gauge.
xi Define significant figures with example.
xii Write two rules of significant figures?
xiii Round off to two significant figures:
(i) 2.512 × 10³ kg
(ii) 3.456 × 10⁴ kg
xiv How many types of physical quantities are there? Define with example.
xv Name some repetitive processes occurring in nature which could serve as reasonable time standards.

Q3. Write detailed answers of the following questions. (Answer any 2) 2×5=10

1 State the number of significant digits in each measurement:
(a) 0.0045m
(b) 2.047m
(c) 3.40m
(d) 3.42 × 10⁴
2 Write a note on micrometer screw gauge.
3 How decimal numbers are rounded off? Explain with examples.