Physics 5054 · O Level · Physical quantities and measurement techniques

Physical quantities and measurement techniques — practice question

A student determines how much glass was needed to make a small beaker. Fig. 4.1 presents the beaker as a full-size drawing.
(a(i))[2]

On Fig. 4.1, indicate and label: 1 the external diameter $d$ of the beaker, 2 the internal depth $h$ of the beaker, 3 the thickness $t$ of the glass.

(a(ii))[2]

Use measurements taken from Fig. 4.1 to determine $d$, $h$ and $t$. State your answers to the nearest millimetre.

(a(iii))[2]

An approximate value of the volume $V$ of the glass used in the beaker is given by $V = \pi d t \left(h + \frac{d}{4}\right)$. Using the values from a(ii), calculate $V$. Show your working and give your answer to 2 significant figures.

(b)[1]

Suggest appropriate instruments for measuring $t$ and $h$ accurately on a real beaker.

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