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Units And Measurement

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Answer the following: 

The mean diameter of a thin brass rod is to be measured by vernier callipers. Why is a set of 100 measurements of the diameter expected to yield a more reliable estimate than a set of 5 measurements only 

Solution

Random errors involved in a set of 100 measurements are very less as compared to the set of 5 measurements. Therefore, a set of 100 measurements is more reliable than a set of 5 measurements.

Some More Questions From Units and Measurement Chapter

Can we use different units to measure same physical quantity?

To measure a physical quantity X, the unit U is repeatedly used for n times. What is the magnitude of physical quantity?

Does the numerical factor in the quantitative measurement depend on the system of unit used?

Is one unit sufficient to measure a physical quantity?

Can a physical quantity have two or more units? Give example.

What are fundamental quantities?

How many fundamental quantities are there in mechanics?

How many fundamental quantities are there in Physics?

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