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1.1 Units and quantities

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Question 1
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A student measures the length of a metal rod with a ruler.

The Figure shows the rod next to the ruler.

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a.

Give the length of the rod in cm\text{cm}cm.

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b.

Convert the length of the rod to millimetres.

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c.

Convert the length of the rod to metres.

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d.

The student measures the thickness of the rod as 6.0 mm.

Give the thickness of the rod in metres, in standard form.

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e.

Another student records the length of the rod as '12.4'.

Explain why this is not a complete measurement.

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1.1 Units and quantities Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /1.1 Units and quantities

39 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 1.1 Units and quantities, covering 1.1.1 SI units for physical quantities and 1.1.2 Unit prefixes, conversions, significant figures and standard form. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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