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Units and Measurements

Madhya Pradesh Board · Class 11 · Physics

Quick revision notes for Units and Measurements — Madhya Pradesh Board Class 11 Physics. Key concepts, formulas, and definitions for last-minute revision.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Introduction to Measurement and Units

  • Measurement involves comparison with a reference standard called a unit
  • Physical quantities are expressed as a number accompanied by a unit
  • Units are classified as fundamental (base) units and derived units
2

International System of Units (SI)

  • SI is the internationally accepted system of units
  • Based on seven base quantities: length, mass, time, electric current, temperature, amount of substance, luminous intensity
  • SI uses decimal system making conversions simple
3

Significant Figures

  • Significant figures indicate precision of measurement
  • Include all reliable digits plus first uncertain digit
  • Location of decimal point doesn't affect number of significant figures
4

Rules for Arithmetic Operations with Significant Figures

  • Multiplication/Division: Result has same significant figures as least precise measurement
  • Addition/Subtraction: Result has same decimal places as measurement with least decimal places
  • Retain one extra digit in intermediate calculations

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Measurement involves comparing a physical quantityThe globally accepted system with sevenThe number of meaningful digitsDimensions represent the nature of physicalExpressing numbers as a × 10^b

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