Physics MCQs

Physics

Measusrement


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#65

Result of $3.2+2.45$ with correct significant figures is:

A) $5.7$

B) $5.65$

C) $5.6$

D) $5.70$

Answer:   A
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#66

In multiplication, the result should have significant figures equal to:

A) largest among factors

B) smallest among factors

C) sum of factors

D) difference of factors

Answer:   B
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#67

Precision refers to:

A) closeness to true value

B) repeatability of measurement

C) instrument resolution

D) systematic error

Answer:   B
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#68

Accuracy refers to:

A) repeatability

B) closeness to true value

C) random error

D) zero error

Answer:   B
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#69

Random errors are reduced by:

A) taking mean of repeated readings

B) changing instrument

C) adding least count

D) using rough estimate

Answer:   A
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#70

Systematic error example is:

A) zero error

B) personal error

C) parallax error (random)

D) fluctuation error

Answer:   A
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#71

Least count of a measuring instrument is:

A) maximum reading

B) smallest quantity measurable

C) zero error

D) systematic error

Answer:   B
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#72

Parallax error arises due to:

A) improper eye position

B) instrument drift

C) temperature

D) zero error

Answer:   A
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