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UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS

This document is a self-learning worksheet for Class XI Physics focused on units and measurements. It includes multiple-choice questions, assertions and reasoning statements, and practical measurement problems, along with an answer key. The content covers significant figures, dimensional analysis, and the relationship between physical quantities.

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UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS

This document is a self-learning worksheet for Class XI Physics focused on units and measurements. It includes multiple-choice questions, assertions and reasoning statements, and practical measurement problems, along with an answer key. The content covers significant figures, dimensional analysis, and the relationship between physical quantities.

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UNITS AND MEASUREMENTS

SELF LEARNING WORKSHEET


CLASS XI- PHYSICS
1. The sum of the numbers 436.32, 227.2 and 0.301 in appropriate significant figures is
(a) 663.821
(b) 664
(c) 663.8
(d) 663.82
2. The mass and volume of a body are 4.237 g and 2.5 cm3, respectively. The density of the
material of the body in correct significant figures is
(a) 1.6048 g cm-3
(b) 1.69 g cm-3
(c) 1.7 g cm-3
(d) 1.695 g cm-3
3. If momentum (P ), area (A) and time ( T ) are taken to be fundamental quantities, then
energy has the dimensional formula
(a) (P1A-1T1)
(b) (P2A1T1)
(c) (P2A-1/2T1)
(d) (P1A1/2T-1)
4. During a short interval of time the speed v in m/s of an automobile is given by :
𝑣 = 𝑎𝑡 2 + 𝑏𝑡 3 , where the time t is in seconds. The units of a and b are respectively,
(a) ms2 ; ms4
(b) s 3 /m; s4 /m
(c) m/s2 ; m/s3
(d) m/s3 ; m/s4

5. The largest mass (m) that can be moved by a flowing river depends on velocity and
acceleration due to gravity (g). The correct relation is
(a) 𝑚 ∝ 𝜌 2𝑣4/𝑔2
(b) 𝑚 ∝ 𝜌𝑣6/ 𝑔2
(c) 𝑚 ∝ 𝜌𝑣4/ 𝑔3
(d) 𝑚 ∝ 𝜌𝑣6/𝑔3
6. The term (1/2)𝜌𝑣2 occurs in Bernoulli’s equation, with 𝜌 being the density of a fluid and 𝑣
its speed. The dimensions of this term are
(a) [𝑀−1𝐿5𝑇 2 ]
(b) [𝑀1𝐿𝑇 2 ]
(c) [𝑀𝐿 −1𝑇 −2 ]
(d) [𝑀−1𝐿 9𝑇 −2]
Directions: Following questions consist of two statements, each written as Assertion (A) and
Reason(R). While answering these questions, you are required to choose any one of the
following four responses.
A. Both A and R are true and R is correct explanation of A
B. A and R are true but R is not correct explanation of A
C. A is true but R is false
D. Both A and R are false
7. Assertion : Number of significant figures in 0.005 is one and that in 0.500 is three
Reason : This is because zeros are not significant.
8. Assertion : When we change the unit of measurement of a quantity, its numerical value
changes.
Reason : Smaller the unit of measurement smaller is its numerical value.
9.Assertion: In the equation F = a+ b x, the unit of a is newton.
Reason: The principle of homogeneity of dimensions is based on the fact that only the
physical quantities of the same kind can be added, subtracted or compared.

10. Distinguish between the terms precision and accuracy of a measurement.


11. All engineering phenomena deal with definite and measured quantities and so depend on
the making of the measurement. We must be clear and precise in making these
measurements. To make a measurement, magnitude of the physical quantity (unknown) is
compared.
The record of a measurement consists of three parts, i.e. the dimension of the quantity, the
unit which represents a standard quantity and a number which is the ratio of the measured
quantity to the standard quantity.

(i) A device which is used for measurement of length to an accuracy of about 10-5m, is
(a) screw gauge
(b) spherometer
(c) vernier callipers
(d) Either (a) or (b)
(ii) The mean length of an object is 5 cm. Which of the following measurements is most
accurate?
(a) 4.9 cm
(b) 4.805 cm
(c) 5.25 cm
(d) 5.4 cm
(iii) If the length of rectangle l = 10.5 cm, breadth b = 2.1 cm and minimum possible
measurement by scale = 0.1 cm, then the area is
(a) 22.0 cm2
(b) 21.0 cm2
(c) 22.5 cm2
(d) 21.5 cm2

12. Check by the method of dimensions whether the following relations are correct.
13. In Vander Wall’s gas equation (P + a//V2) (V–b) = RT. Determine the dimensions of a
and b
14. Can a dimensionless quantity have a unit? Can a unitless quantity have dimensions? Give
examples to justify your answer.
15. .Out of formulae (i) 𝑦 = 𝑎 sin 2𝜋𝑡 𝑇 and (ii) 𝑦 = a sin 𝑣𝑡 for the displacement y of a
particle undergoing a certain periodic motion, rule out the wrong formula on dimensional
grounds. [where a = maximum displacement of the particle, v= speed of the particle, T = time
period of motion.
16. .When white light travels through glass the refractive index
𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑎𝑖𝑟
𝜇 = 𝑣𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑐𝑖𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑙𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑖𝑛 𝑔𝑙𝑎𝑠𝑠 is found to vary with wavelength as 𝜇 = 𝐴 + 𝐵 𝜆2 where A and B
are constants. Using the principle of homogeneity of dimensions, determine the SI unit in
which A and B must be expressed.
17. The frequency ‘f’ of vibration of a stretched string depends upon:
(i) Its length ‘l’
(ii) The mass per unit length ‘m’
(iii) The tension’T’ in the string. Obtain dimensionally an expression for frequency ‘f’.
18. An electric bulb has a power of 500W. Express it in cgs units

ANSWER KEY
1-C
2-C
3-D
4-D
5-D
6-C
7-C
8-C
11 (i)-d, (ii)-a, iii-a

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