Chapter 1: Measurement
What you need to learn in this chapter
In this chapter, we will be learning about measurement in physics. We will start by understanding physical quantities, which are properties that can be measured. Examples of physical quantities include length, time, and mass. We will also learn about base quantities, which cannot be derived from other quantities, and derived quantities, which are obtained from combinations of base quantities.
Next, we will explore scientific investigation. We will learn how to interpret graphs to determine the relationship between two physical quantities. This will help us understand how changes in one quantity affect another. We will also learn how to analyze graphs to summarize an investigation. This will allow us to draw conclusions and make predictions based on the data collected.
By the end of this chapter, we will have a solid understanding of physical quantities and how to analyze scientific investigations using graphs. This knowledge will be essential for further studies in physics.
Topics in this chapter
1. Physical Quantities
What you will learn in this topic
- Explain physical quantities
- Explain with examples of base quantities and derived quantities
- Describe derived quantities in terms of base quantities and their corresponding S.I. units
- Explain with examples of scalar quantities and vector quantities
2. Scientific Investigation
What you will learn in this topic
- Interpret graph to determine the relationship between two physical quantities
- Analyse graph to summarize an investigation
- Carry out a scientific investigation and write a complete report for the simple pendulum experiment
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