IGCSE Physics Quiz - Measurement Techniques

Question 1

Which instrument is most suitable for measuring the length of a pencil?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

Question 2

What is the smallest division on a standard 30 cm metric ruler?

Accepted Answer

1 mm

Question 3

Which of the following is best for measuring the volume of an irregular solid?

Accepted Answer

Measuring cylinder

Question 4

When measuring the volume of water, you should read the scale at the:

Accepted Answer

Bottom of the meniscus

Question 5

What is the unit used when measuring volume with a measuring cylinder?

Accepted Answer

cm³ or mL

Question 6

How do you measure the volume of a small stone using a measuring cylinder?

Accepted Answer

Drop it in and note the rise in water level

Question 7

Which of the following can introduce error when using a ruler?

Accepted Answer

Parallax error

Question 8

You want to measure the internal diameter of a beaker. Which instrument is suitable?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

Question 9

What is the main limitation of using a measuring cylinder?

Accepted Answer

It may have calibration errors

Question 10

You fill a measuring cylinder with 50 mL of water and submerge a stone. The water rises to 65 mL. What's the volume of the stone?

Accepted Answer

15 mL

Question 11

The correct way to place a ruler when measuring length is:

Accepted Answer

Flat and aligned with the object

Question 12

To improve accuracy when using a measuring cylinder, you should:

Accepted Answer

View the meniscus at eye level

Question 13

Which is the best instrument to measure the height of water in a glass?

Accepted Answer

Ruler

Question 14

If a ruler starts at 0.2 cm instead of 0 cm, what should you do?

Accepted Answer

Subtract 0.2 cm from the result

Question 15

Which practice improves precision when using a measuring cylinder?

Accepted Answer

Ensuring the cylinder is on a flat surface

Quiz IGCSE Physics – 1 Motion, forces, and energy – 1.1 Physical quantities and measurement techniques – 1 Describe the use of rulers and measuring cylinders to find a length or a volume