Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · SI units

SI units — practice question

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(a)[2]

A unit can be expressed with a prefix that stands for a power-of-ten multiple or submultiple. Complete Table 1.1 by giving the name and symbol of each prefix and the corresponding power-of-ten multiple or submultiple.

(b)[1]

From the list below, underline every unit that is an SI base unit. ampere, coulomb, metre, newton

(c)

The potential difference $V$ across the two ends of a uniform metal wire is given by $V = \dfrac{4\rho L I}{\pi d^2}$ where $d$ is the diameter of the wire, $I$ is the current in the wire, $L$ is the length of the wire, and $\rho$ is the resistivity of the metal. For one particular wire, Table 1.2 lists the percentage uncertainties in some of these quantities.

(c(i))[2]

The potential difference $V$ across the two ends of a uniform metal wire is given by $V = \frac{4\rho L I}{\pi d^2}$, where $d$ is the diameter of the wire, $I$ is the current in the wire, $L$ is the length of the wire, and $\rho$ is the resistivity of the metal. For one particular wire, Table 1.2 lists the percentage uncertainties in some of these quantities. The values in Table 1.2 are used to determine $\rho$ as $4.1 \times 10^{-7}\,\Omega\,\text{m}$. For this value of $\rho$, calculate the percentage uncertainty.

(c(ii))[1]

Calculate the absolute uncertainty for $\rho$.

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