Exit to Physical quantities, units and measurement

Measurement and units written questions

Practise G2 Science units, scale readings and instrument choices in written Physics questions, then check your methods with marking guidance.

  • SEC G2 Science Physics component 2027
Learning goals
  • Represent a physical quantity with a numerical magnitude and unit
  • Recall the six prescribed SI base quantities and their units
  • Use the prescribed SI prefixes from nano to tera
  • Compare orders of magnitude from a typical atom to the Earth
  • Select and justify measuring instruments by range and precision
  • Distinguish scalar and vector quantities and give examples

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