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Samacheer Class 8 Science - Measurement

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Sections in this chapter
I. Choose the best answer 10II. 8th Standard Measurement Lesson Fill in the blanks 1III. Measurement Lesson True or False 7V. Assertion & Reason 3VI. Answer in a word or two (Very Short Answer) 8VII. Answer the Questions given below (Short Answer) 6VIII. Answer in detail 2IX. Higher Order Thinking Question 1
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1I. Choose the best answer10 questions
Q.1Which one the following system of units is the British System of unit?v
  1. A. CGS
  2. B. MKS
  3. C. FPS
  4. D. SI
Solution

(c) FPS

Answer:

(c) FPS

Q.2Electric current belongs to …………… quantitiesv
  1. A. Base
  2. B. Supplementary
  3. C. Derived
  4. D. professional
Solution

(a) Base

Answer:

(a) Base

Q.3SI unit of temperature isv
  1. A. Celsius
  2. B. Fahrenheit
  3. C. kelvin
  4. D. Ampere
Solution

(c) kelvin

Answer:

(c) kelvin

Q.4Amount of substance isv
  1. A. Directly proportional to the number of atoms
  2. B. Inversely proportional to the number of atoms
  3. C. Directly proportional to the square of number of atoms
  4. D. Inversely proportional to the square of number of atoms
Solution

(a) directly proportional to the number of atoms

Answer:

(a) directly proportional to the number of atoms

Q.5Luminous intensity is the intensity ofv
  1. A. Laser light
  2. B. UV light
  3. C. Visible light
  4. D. IR light
Solution

(c) visible light

Answer:

(c) visible light

Q.6Which one of the following devices is used to measure electric currentv
Solution

8th Standard Science Measurement

Answer:

8th Standard Science Measurement

Q.7SI unit stands forv
  1. A. International system of units
  2. B. Integrated System of units
  3. C. International symbol of units
  4. D. Integrated symbol of units
Solution

(a) International system of units

Answer:

(a) International system of units

Q.8Closeness of two or more measured values is called asv
  1. A. Accuracy
  2. B. Precision
  3. C. Error
  4. D. Approximation
Solution

(b) Precision

Answer:

(b) Precision

Q.9Quantities other than base quantities are called asv
  1. A. Supplementary quantities
  2. B. Derived quantities
  3. C. Professional quantities
  4. D. Energy quantities
Solution

(b) Derived quantities

Answer:

(b) Derived quantities

Q.10Which of the following statements about approximation is wrong?v
  1. A. Approximation gives accurate value.
  2. B. Approximation simplifies the calculation.
  3. C. Approximation is very useful when little information is available.
  4. D. Approximation gives the nearest value only.
Solution

(a) Approximation gives accurate value.

Answer:

(a) Approximation gives accurate value.

2II. 8th Standard Measurement Lesson Fill in the blanks1 questions
Q.G1The solid angle is measured in …………… …………….. recognized the need of ‘Standard Units’ for physical quantities. The coldness or hotness of a substance is expressed by …………….. …………….. is used to measure electric current. ……………… of substance, contains 6.023 x 10 + 23 atoms or molecules. Luminous Intensity is the amount of visible light, that is emitted in unit area per unit ……………. Quartz clock uses …………….. oscillations. The uncertainty in measurement is called as ……………. ……………… is the closeness of the measured value to the original value. The intersection of two straight lines gives us ……………….v
Solution

Steradian
Scientists
Temperature
Ammeter
One mole
Solid angle
Electronic
Error
Accuracy
plane angle

Answer:

Steradian
Scientists
Temperature
Ammeter
One mole
Solid angle
Electronic
Error
Accuracy
plane angle

3III. Measurement Lesson True or False7 questions
Q.2Temperature is a measure of total kinetic energy of the particles in a system.v
Solution

False
Correct statement:
Temperature is a measure of average kinetic energy of the particles in a system.

Answer:

False
Correct statement:
Temperature is a measure of average kinetic energy of the particles in a system.

Q.4One coulomb of charge flowing per minute is called ‘ampere’.v
Solution

False
Correct statement:
One coulomb of charge flowing per second is called ‘ampere’.

Answer:

False
Correct statement:
One coulomb of charge flowing per second is called ‘ampere’.

Q.5Amount of substance gives the number of particles present in the substance.v
Solution

True

Answer:

True

Q.6Intensity of light from a candle is approximately equal to one ‘candela’.v
Solution

True

Answer:

True

Q.7Angle formed at the top of a cone is an example of ‘Plane Angle’.v
Solution

True

Answer:

True

Q.8Quartz clocks are used in GPS Devices.v
Solution

False
Correct statement:
Atomic clocks are used in GPS Devices.

Answer:

False
Correct statement:
Atomic clocks are used in GPS Devices.

Q.10The number 4.582 can be rounded off as 4.58.v
Solution

True

Answer:

True

4V. Assertion & Reason3 questions
Q.1Assertion : The SI system of units is the suitable system for measurements. Reason : The SI unit of temperature is kelvin.v
Solution

(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
Correct explanation :
In SI system the units are precisely defined and have the same value everywhere.

Answer:

(b) Both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion
Correct explanation :
In SI system the units are precisely defined and have the same value everywhere.

Q.2Assertion : Electric current, amount of substance, Luminous Intensity are the fundamental physical quantities. Reason : They are independent of each other.v
Solution

(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

Answer:

(a) Both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of the assertion

Q.5Assertion : Radian is the unit of solid angle. Reason : One radian is the angle subtended at the centre of a circle by an arc of length equal to its radius.v
Solution

(d) Assertion is false, but reason is true]
Correct explanation :
Radian is the unit of plane angle.

Answer:

(d) Assertion is false, but reason is true]
Correct explanation :
Radian is the unit of plane angle.

5VI. Answer in a word or two (Very Short Answer)8 questions
Q.2How many base quantities are included in SI system?v
Solution

Seven.

Answer:

Seven.

Q.3Give the name of the instrument used for the measurement of temperature.v
Solution

Thermometer.

Answer:

Thermometer.

Q.4What is the ‘Lower Fixed Point’ of the Fahrenheit scale?v
Solution

32°F.

Answer:

32°F.

Q.5What is the SI unit of Luminous Intensity?v
Solution

Candela (cd).

Answer:

Candela (cd).

Q.7What type of oscillations are used in atomic clocks?v
Solution

Periodic vibrations.

Answer:

Periodic vibrations.

Q.8Mention the types of clocks based on their display.v
Solution

Analog clock and digital clock.

Answer:

Analog clock and digital clock.

Q.9How many times will the ‘minute hand’ rotate in one hour?v
Solution

One time.

Answer:

One time.

Q.10How many hours are there in a minute?v
Solution

60 minutes = 1 hr
1 minute = \(\frac { 1 }{ 60 }\) = 0.0167 hours.

Answer:

60 minutes = 1 hr
1 minute = \(\frac { 1 }{ 60 }\) = 0.0167 hours.

6VII. Answer the Questions given below (Short Answer)6 questions
Q.2Name some common systems of measurement.v
Solution

Some common systems of units are:
FPS – System (Foot for length, Pound for mass and Second for time)
CGS – System (Centimetre for length, Gram for mass and Second for time)
MKS – System (Metre for length, Kilogram for mass and Second for time)

Answer:

Some common systems of units are:
FPS – System (Foot for length, Pound for mass and Second for time)
CGS – System (Centimetre for length, Gram for mass and Second for time)
MKS – System (Metre for length, Kilogram for mass and Second for time)

Q.4Define – ampere.v
Solution

One ampere is defined as one ‘coulomb’ of charge moving in a conductor in one second.

Answer:

One ampere is defined as one ‘coulomb’ of charge moving in a conductor in one second.

Q.5What is electric current?v
Solution

The magnitude of an electric current is the amount of electric charges flowing through a conductor in one second.

Answer:

The magnitude of an electric current is the amount of electric charges flowing through a conductor in one second.

Q.6What is luminous Intensity?v
Solution

The measure of the power of the emitted light, by a light source in a particular direction, per unit solid angle is called as luminous intensity.

Answer:

The measure of the power of the emitted light, by a light source in a particular direction, per unit solid angle is called as luminous intensity.

Q.7Define – mole.v
Solution

Mole is defined as the amount of substance, which contains 6.023 x 10 23 entities.

Answer:

Mole is defined as the amount of substance, which contains 6.023 x 10 23 entities.

Q.8What are the differences between Plane angle and solid angle?v
Solution

Difference between Plane Angle and Solid Angle:
Plane Angle:
Angle between the intersection of two lines or planes.
It is two dimensional
Unit is radian.
Solid Angle:
Angle between the intersection of three or more planes at a common point.
It is three dimensional.
Unit is steradian.

Answer:

Difference between Plane Angle and Solid Angle:
Plane Angle:
Angle between the intersection of two lines or planes.
It is two dimensional
Unit is radian.
Solid Angle:
Angle between the intersection of three or more planes at a common point.
It is three dimensional.
Unit is steradian.

7VIII. Answer in detail2 questions
Q.1List out the base quantities with their units.v
Solution

Base Quantities and Units:
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Science Solutions Term 1 Chapter 1 Measurement 5

Answer:

Base Quantities and Units:
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Science Solutions Term 1 Chapter 1 Measurement 5

Q.2Write a short note on different types of clocks.v
Solution

Types of clocks based on display:
Analog clocks
Digital clocks
1. Analog clocks:
It looks like a classic clock. It has three hands to show the time.
Hours Hand : It is short and thick. It shows ‘hour’.
Minutes Hand : It is long and thin. It shows ‘minute’.
Seconds Hand : It is long and very thin. It shows ‘second’. It makes one rotation in one minute and 60 rotations in one hour.
Analog clocks can be driven either mechanically or electronically.
8 Std Science Lesson 1 Question Answer
2. Digital clocks:
A digital clock displays the time directly. It shows the time in numerals or other
symbols. It may have a 12 hours or 24 hours display.
Recent clocks are showing Date, Day, Month, Year, Temperature etc.
Digital clocks are often called as Electronic Clocks.
Différent types of clocks based on working mechanism:
1. Quartz Clock:
These clocks are activated by ‘electronic oscillations’, which are controlled by a ‘quartz crystal’.
The frequency of a vibrating crystal is very precise. So, the quartz clock is more accurate than the mechanical clock.
These clocks have an accuracy of one second in every 10 9 seconds.
8th Standard Science Measurement Lesson Question Answer
2. Atomic Clock:
These clocks are making use of periodic vibrations occurring within the atom.
These clocks have an accuracy of one second in every 10b seconds.
Atomic clocks are used in Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) and International time distribution services.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Science Solutions Term 1 Chapter 1 Measurement

Answer:

Types of clocks based on display:
Analog clocks
Digital clocks
1. Analog clocks:
It looks like a classic clock. It has three hands to show the time.
Hours Hand : It is short and thick. It shows ‘hour’.
Minutes Hand : It is long and thin. It shows ‘minute’.
Seconds Hand : It is long and very thin. It shows ‘second’. It makes one rotation in one minute and 60 rotations in one hour.
Analog clocks can be driven either mechanically or electronically.
8 Std Science Lesson 1 Question Answer
2. Digital clocks:
A digital clock displays the time directly. It shows the time in numerals or other
symbols. It may have a 12 hours or 24 hours display.
Recent clocks are showing Date, Day, Month, Year, Temperature etc.
Digital clocks are often called as Electronic Clocks.
Différent types of clocks based on working mechanism:
1. Quartz Clock:
These clocks are activated by ‘electronic oscillations’, which are controlled by a ‘quartz crystal’.
The frequency of a vibrating crystal is very precise. So, the quartz clock is more accurate than the mechanical clock.
These clocks have an accuracy of one second in every 10 9 seconds.
8th Standard Science Measurement Lesson Question Answer
2. Atomic Clock:
These clocks are making use of periodic vibrations occurring within the atom.
These clocks have an accuracy of one second in every 10b seconds.
Atomic clocks are used in Global Positioning System (GPS), Global Navigation Satellite System (GLONASS) and International time distribution services.
Samacheer Kalvi 8th Science Solutions Term 1 Chapter 1 Measurement

8IX. Higher Order Thinking Question1 questions
Q.1Your friend was absent yesterday. You are enquiring about his absence. He told, he was affected by a fever of 100°C and went to a hospital for treatment. Is it possible of 100°C fever? If it is wrong, try to make him to understand his mistake.v
Solution

No. It is not possible of 100°C fever. The normal temperature of human body is between 98.4°F and 98.6°F.
So, he should say that, he was affected by a fever of 100°F and it is not 100°C.

Answer:

No. It is not possible of 100°C fever. The normal temperature of human body is between 98.4°F and 98.6°F.
So, he should say that, he was affected by a fever of 100°F and it is not 100°C.