Ace Your Physics(Practical) WS(temp)1

What is the error called when the eye is not positioned correctly during measurement?

• Calibration error

• Zero error

• Parallax error

• Systematic error

What should be avoided when recording down readings?

• Consistency in decimal places

• Showing calculations in the cells

• Using vertical column table format

• Including physical quantity/unit for column headings

What is a common error made in measurement with a metre rule?

• Parallax error

• Zero error

• Calibration error

• Thermal expansion

To what nearest degree should a protractor reading be taken?

• 0.1 degree

• 0.5 degree

• 1 degree

• 2 degrees

What should be done before taking the temperature of a liquid with a thermometer?

• Boil the liquid

• Stir to ensure even distribution of temperature

• Cool the liquid

• Leave the thermometer in the liquid for an hour

Which type of graph is commonly used to represent experimental data?

• Bar graph

• Line graph

• Pie chart

• Histogram

How should the anvil and spindle of a micrometer screw gauge be closed?

• Quickly with force

• Gently using the ratchet

• With a wrench

• Using pliers

How should a ruler be set up to measure vertically?

• Using a spirit level

• Using a plumb line

• Using a protractor

• Using a compass

When using a measuring cylinder, at what point should the reading be taken?

• Top of the meniscus

• Bottom of the meniscus

• Middle of the meniscus

• At the highest level of the liquid

If not told otherwise, how should the result be recorded if an electronic balance shows 0.1234 g?

• 0.123 g

• 0.12 g

• 0.1234 g

• 0.1 g