Practice Measurement Of Time (1.11) - Physical World and Measurement

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Question 1.
What is the SI unit for measuring time?
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Think of the base unit of time used worldwide.
Question 2.
Name one instrument used to measure short time intervals.
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This device is commonly used in races.
3Question 3.
What is the primary purpose of a stopwatch?
- To measure long periods
- To measure short time intervals
- To tell the time of day
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Think of its use in races.
4Question 4.
True or False: A pendulum clock can accurately measure short time intervals.
- True
- False
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Consider the design and purpose of each device.
Question 5.
A stopwatch measures a sprint time of 9.58 seconds. If a runner completes four sprints, how much total time is measured?
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Think about multiplying the time by the number of sprints.
Question 6.
If a pendulum clock is set to swing every 2 seconds, how many times will it swing in 10 minutes?
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Remember to convert minutes to seconds for accurate calculation.

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