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Question 115

For which measurement is a micrometer screw gauge the most suitable instrument?

A

the internal diameter of a large plastic beaker known to be about 8×10−2 m8 \times 10^{-2}\text{ m}8×10−2 m

B

the thickness of a sheet of cardboard known to be about 1.2×10−3 m1.2 \times 10^{-3}\text{ m}1.2×10−3 m

C

the mass of a small metal washer known to be about 2×10−3 kg2 \times 10^{-3}\text{ kg}2×10−3 kg

D

the volume of a drop of water known to be about 5×10−8 m35 \times 10^{-8}\text{ m}^35×10−8 m3

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Physical quantities and measurement techniques Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /Physical quantities and measurement techniques

164 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics Physical quantities and measurement techniques, covering Physical quantities and measurement techniques. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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