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Multiple Choices 1.2

The document presents a series of multiple-choice questions focused on uncertainties and errors in measurements in physics. It covers topics such as absolute and percentage uncertainties, systematic and random errors, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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Multiple Choices 1.2

The document presents a series of multiple-choice questions focused on uncertainties and errors in measurements in physics. It covers topics such as absolute and percentage uncertainties, systematic and random errors, and the relationship between force, mass, and acceleration. An answer key is provided at the end for reference.

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Multiple Choices for Uncertainties and Errors (1.

2)

1. If the length of a rod is measured as 3.00 m ± 0.03m. Which of the


following correctly identifies the absolute uncertainty and the percentage
uncertainty in the length?

A. 0.01m and 2%
B. 0.01m and 1%
C. 0.03m and 2%
D. 0.03m and1%

2. A body with mass m accelerates from rest with a uniform acceleration a.


The uncertainty in a is 2% and the uncertainty in m is 4%. What is
percentage uncertainty in net force acting on the body?

A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 6%
D. 8%

3. The Mass, m, of an object is measured with digital balance as 1.00 kg.


The uncertainty in the calculated value of m2 will be

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%
4. The graph shows experimental results to determine density of a liquid.

With using information given on the graph what can be said about the
measurements to determine density of the liquid?

A. Small systematic and random errors


B. Small systematic but large random errors
C. Large systematic but small random errors
D. Large systematic and random errors

5. A mass, m, is accelerating horizontally under the effect of applied force


on frictionless table. Acceleration, a, is measured for various applied
forces, F. Which of the following plots should give a straight-line graph?

A. F and a
B. F2 and a
C. F and a2
D. F and a1/2
6. Which of the following will not reduce the systematic errors in
experiment?

A. Repeating readings
B. Checking calibration of the measuring instrument
C. Checking for zero error on the measuring instrument
D. Paying attention to parallax error

7. Which is not one of the features of systematic error?

A. affects measurement in same manner upon repetition


B. can be caused by wrong experimental set up
C. can be reduced by repeating measurements
D. values can be greater than actual values.

8. The length of each side of a cube is measured as 20 ± 2 cm. Which of the


following is the absolute uncertainty in the volume of the cube?

A. ±2400 cm3
B. ±1200 cm3
C. ±600 cm3
D. ±300 cm3

9. In an experiment a student measures acceleration of a toy car. Results


obtained by student are 4.02, 4.01, 4,03, 4,01 and 4.02 in cms -2. If actual
value of acceleration is known as 3.6 cms-2, what can be said about
results?

A. Accurate and precise


B. Accurate but imprecise
C. inaccurate but precise
D. inaccurate and imprecise
10. The period T of oscillation of a mass m on a rope of length l having
spring constant k can be found by T=2πl1/2g-1/2 under gravity g. If
percentage uncertainty of l and g is 3%, what will be the percentage
uncertainty of T?

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%

11. The temperature of a human body is measured as 300 K ± 6K. What is the
percentage uncertainty of this measurement?

A. 1%
B. 2%
C. 3%
D. 4%

12. Which one is the equation for fractional uncertainty?

A. Absolute uncertainty × measured value


B. Absolute uncertainty ×measure value×100%
C. Absolute uncertainty / measured value
D. Measured value/absolute uncertainty

13. Which one is the equation for percentage uncertainty?

A. Absolute uncertainty × measured value


B. (Absolute uncertainty /measure value)×100%
C. Absolute uncertainty / measured value
D. Measured value/absolute uncertainty
14. The temperature of a human body is measured as 300 K ± 6K. What is the
absolute uncertainty of this measurement?

A. ±6 K
B. ±3 K
C. ±2 K
D. ±1 K

15. The density, p, of metal sphere is calculated by using p=mv-1 where m is


mass and v is volume. If percentage uncertainties of mass and volume are
4% and 2% respectively, what will be percentage uncertainty of density?

A. 2%
B. 4%
C. 6%
D. 8%

16. The sides of a square are measured to be 2.0 ± 0.1 cm. Which of the
following gives the volume of the square and its uncertainty.

A. 8.0 ± 1.2 cm
B. 8.0 ± 3.0 cm
C. 8 ± 1.2 cm
D. 8 ± 3 cm
17. An archer aims the centre of circle. Fires produces a pattern shown below

The pattern suggests the presence of

A. Random and systematic uncertainties


B. Random uncertainties but no systematic uncertainties
C. Systematic uncertainties and no random uncertainties
D. Neither random nor systematic uncertainties

18. In an experiment a student measures mass of a metal cube. Results


obtained by student are 0.25, 0.30, 0.20, 0.23 and 0.24 in kg. If actual
value of mass is known as 0.25 kg, what can be said about results?

A. Precise and accurate


B. Precise but not accurate
C. Accurate but not precise
D. Neither accurate nor precise

19. Which is the following can be done to reduce random errors in


measurement?

A. Checking zero error of measuring tool


B. Checking calibration of measuring tool
C. Repeating measurements
D. Using measuring instrument with greater precision

20. Which one must be satisfied by line in the graphs to decide two quantities
are directly proportional with each other?

A. should be curvy
B. should have constant slope
C. should pass through origin and have constant slope
D. should be straight line only
Answer Key for Measurement in Physics (1.1)

1. B 2. C 3. B 4. C 5. A 6. A 7. C 8. A 9. C 10. C 11. B 12. C

13. B 14. A 15. C 16. A 17. B 18. C 19. C 20. C

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