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SECTION I: MEASUREMENT
1. Physical Quantities, Units & Measurement7 Topics- SECTION II: NEWTONIAN MECHANICS2. Kinematics8 Topics
- 3. Dynamics (Forces)7 Topics
- 4. Mass, Weight & Density4 Topics
- 5. Turning Effect of Forces4 Topics
- 6. Energy, Work & Power4 Topics
- 7. Pressure3 Topics
- SECTION III: THERMAL PHYSICS8. Temperature2 Topics
- 9. Kinetic Model of Matter2 Topics
- 10. Transfer of Thermal Energy5 Topics
- 11. Thermal Properties of Matter3 Topics
- SECTION IV: WAVES12. General Wave Properties3 Topics
- 13. Light7 Topics
- 14. Electromagnetic Spectrum2 Topics
- 15. Sound5 Topics
- SECTION V: ELECTRICITY & MAGNETISM16. Static Electricity5 Topics
- 17. Current of Electricity3 Topics
- 18. D.C. Circuits2 Topics
- 19. Practical Electricity4 Topics
- 20. Magnetism4 Topics
- 21. Electromagnetism3 Topics
- 22. Electromagnetic Induction4 Topics
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What is the precision of an instrument?
- It is the smallest unit an instrument can measure
Accuracy of Instruments
Meter Ruler
- Measurement: Several cm up to a metre
- Accuracy : 0.1cm
Tape measure
- Measurement: Several metres
- Accuracy : 0.1cm
Vernier Caliper
- Measurement: Typically 1cm to 10cm
- Accuracy : 0.01cm
Micrometer screw gauge
- Measurement: Typically less than 2.5 cm
- Accuracy : 0.001cm