Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Physical quantities and measurement techniques — practice question

A student examines water dripping from a tap (faucet). Fig. 1.1 depicts the dripping tap, with a rule placed beside a container that is gathering the drops of water.
(a)[1]

Name the quantity that the student is measuring with the rule.

(b(i))[1]

On the line below each stopwatch, record the time, in seconds, measured by the student.

(b(ii))[2]

Calculate the average time between drops of water. Show your working.

(c)[3]

Calculate how many drops leave the tap in 15.5 minutes. Use your answer to part b(ii).

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