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1. The document outlines topics, learning outcomes, and sample questions related to physical quantities and measurements. Topic 1 covers dimensions of physical quantities, scalars and vectors, and significant figures and uncertainty analysis. 2. Questions assess understanding of concepts like the dimensions and units of physical quantities like force and gravitational constant G. They also involve resolving vectors into components, calculating resultant vectors, and checking dimensional homogeneity of equations. 3. The document provides answers to sample multiple choice and short answer questions to test comprehension of key topics in physical quantities and measurements.

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1. The document outlines topics, learning outcomes, and sample questions related to physical quantities and measurements. Topic 1 covers dimensions of physical quantities, scalars and vectors, and significant figures and uncertainty analysis. 2. Questions assess understanding of concepts like the dimensions and units of physical quantities like force and gravitational constant G. They also involve resolving vectors into components, calculating resultant vectors, and checking dimensional homogeneity of equations. 3. The document provides answers to sample multiple choice and short answer questions to test comprehension of key topics in physical quantities and measurements.

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TOPICAL EXERCISES

TOPIC 1: PHYSICAL QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENTS

Learning outcomes:

At the end of this topic, students should be able to:

1.1 Dimensions of physical quantities


a) Define dimension.
b) Determine the dimensions of derived quantities.
c) Verify the homogeneity of equations using dimensional analysis.

Related Questions: Q1, Q2, Q6, Q7, Q8, Q9, Q10

1.2 Scalars and vectors


a) Define scalar and vector quantities.
b) Resolve vector into two perpendicular components (x and y axes).
c) Determine resultant of vectors. (remarks: limit to three vectors only).

Related Questions: Q3, Q4, Q5, Q11, Q12, Q13, Q14, Q15

1.3 Significant figures and uncertainties analysis (Laboratory works)


a) State the significant figures of a given number.
b) Use the rules for stating the significant figures at the end of a calculation
(addition, subtraction, multiplication or division).
c) Determine the uncertainty for average value and derived quantities.
d) Calculate basic combination (propagation) of uncertainties.
e) State the sources of uncertainty in the results of an experiment.
f) Draw a linear graph and determine its gradient, y-intercept and its respective
uncertainties.
(Remarks: using Least Square Method LSM to determine uncertainties)
g) Measure and determine the uncertainty of physical quantities.
(Experiment 1: Measurement and uncertainty)
TOPICAL EXERCISES

TOPIC 1: PHYSICAL QUANTITIES AND MEASUREMENTS

1. What are the dimensions of force?

A M L T–2
B M L T –1
C M L2T –2
D M L2T 2

2. The force F on a sphere of radius R moving with a velocity v is given by F = ARv.


What is the unit of A in the equation?

A kg m-2
B kg m-2 s-1
C kg m-1 s-1
D kg m-2 s-2

3. Which of the following is a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction?

A Vector
B Scalar
C Resultant
D Frame of Reference

4. Which of the following pairs include a vector quantity and a scalar quantity?

A Work – Pressure
B Power – Distance
C Force – Potential Energy
D Velocity – Acceleration

5. The splitting of vectors into two components is called

A Addition of vectors
B Division of vectors
C Resolution of vectors
D Multiplication of vectors

6. Determine the dimension and units for each of the following quantities:

a) Area
b) Velocity
c) Force
d) Frequency
e) Volume
TOPICAL EXERCISES

7. The Newton’s Law of universal gravitation is given as below;

𝐺𝑚1 𝑚2
𝐹=
𝑟2
where F is force of gravity, m is mass and r is the length. What are the dimension and
SI unit of constant G in the equation above?

8. A professor writes 2 equations on the board.

a) 𝑣 = 𝑢 + 𝑎𝑡
b) 𝑣
𝑥=
2𝑎

where is x is distance, v and u are velocities, a is acceleration and t is time.


Are the equations dimensionally correct?

9. Show the homogeneity of the dimension for the following equations:

a) 𝑣 2 + 𝑢2 = 2𝑎𝑠
b) Power, 𝑃 = 𝐹𝑣

10. Show that kinetic energy, 𝐾 = 1 𝑚𝑣 2 is homogeneous.


2

11. Write down the x and y components of the following vectors in xy plane.

a) b)
n y
x
20º

ሬԦ
𝑉
𝐹Ԧ

35º
x y
TOPICAL EXERCISES

12. A sub-atomic particle experiences two forces at right angles, one of 2.0 × 10-15 N and
the other 3.0 ×10-15 N. Calculate the resultant force on the particle.

13. Two displacement vectors A and B are shown in FIGURE 1.1. Find magnitude and
direction of the resultant displacement.

14. Two forces F1 = 8 N and F2 = 12 N are acting on a wooden block shown in


FIGURE 1.2. Calculate the magnitude and direction of the resultant force acting on
the wooden block.

15. Fighter jet starting from airbase A flies 300 km east, then 350 km at 30° west of north
and then 150 km north to arrive finally at airbase B.

a) The next day, another fighter jet flies directly from A to B in a straight line. In
what direction should the pilot travel in this direct flight?
b) How far will the pilot travel in this direct flight?
TOPICAL EXERCISES

ANSWERS:
1. A

2. C

3. A

4. C

5. C

6. a) L2, m2

b) L T-1, m s-1

c) M L T-2, kg m s-2

d) T-1, s-1

e) L3, m3

7. M-1 L3 T-2

8. a) Dimensionally correct

b) Not dimensionally correct

9. a) Homogeneous (*Need to show working solution)

b) Homogeneous (*Need to show working solution)

10. LHS = RHS


kg m2 s-2 = kg m2 s-2

11. a) 𝑉𝑥 = −𝑉 cos 35o , 𝑉𝑦 = 𝑉 sin 35o

b) 𝐹𝑥 = −𝐹 cos 20o , 𝐹𝑦 = −𝐹 sin 20o

12. 3.6 × 10-15 N

13. 1.68 km, θ = 7.5° below -x axis

14. 𝐹 = 19.35 N, θ =11.93° above +x axis

15. a) θ = 74.6° N of E

b) 470 km

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