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Question 11
a.

A mass suspended from a spring oscillates vertically with a period of approximately 0.8 s0.8\text{ s}0.8 s.

Describe how to use a stop-watch to determine the period of the oscillations.

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b.

Complete the table by writing in each space of the right-hand column which one of the following devices is used to measure the quantity in the left-hand column.

  • digital balance
  • measuring cylinder
  • stop-watch
  • tape measure
  • thermometer
  • Vernier calipers
QuantityDevice
Mass of a small stone
Internal diameter of a plastic cup
Length of a classroom
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Physical quantities and measurement techniques Questions

  1. IGCSE
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  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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