Measurement and Experimentation

In this topic, we will learn about the physical units. It discusses the types of physical units. It sheds light on the fundamental and derived units. It also highlights the essential requirements of physical units.

The topic elaborates on the standard unit of measuring length. It mentions the smaller and bigger units of length measurement. We will come across the description of different types of metres scales along with their pictures.

This topic explains the notion of measuring mass and its respective standards. We will also get an idea about the range and order of masses for a vast array of objects, such as microscopic particles, human beings, and astronomical objects.

This topic explains how to measure time. It explains the use of cesium in the atomic clock. The SI unit of time and the department responsible for the maintenance and improvement of physical standards in India are also discussed here.

This topic explains how to use standard units to measure the volume of a given object. It also lists some precautionary measures which should be taken while measuring volume to get a precise and accurate answer.

This topic sheds light on the experimentation. We will understand the concept of doing experiments and finding the conclusions. It also explains the principles of experimentation that one must remember.