GCSE Physics

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  • What is the base unit for time in the SI system?
    Second
  • What is the base unit for electric current in the SI system?
    Ampere
  • What is the base unit for mass in the SI system?
    Kilogram
  • Why are base units important in the SI system?
    They provide a consistent way to measure quantities
  • What is the base unit for the amount of substance in the SI system?
    Mole
  • How do base units contribute to the SI system?
    They serve as the foundation for all measurements
  • What is the base unit for luminous intensity in the SI system?
    Candela
  • What is the standard unit of length in the SI system?
    Meter (m)
  • Why is the meter important for scientific experiments?
    It provides standardized measurements
  • What is the base unit for thermodynamic temperature in the SI system?
    Kelvin
  • What are the main applications of the meter?
    • Architecture: Designing building layouts
    • Textiles: Measuring fabric length
    • Sports: Marking distances in races
    • Science: Conducting experiments
  • What is the standard unit of mass in the SI system?
    Kilogram (kg)
  • What are base units in the SI system?
    Fundamental units for measurement standards
  • How is the second used in daily life?
    For planning activities
  • What are the importance and uses of the second?
    Importance:
    • Provides a universal way to measure time
    • Essential for scheduling activities
    • Used in digital clocks and computer timing

    Uses:
    • Planning activities in daily life
    • Measuring reaction rates in science
    • Timing races in sports
    • Synchronizing computer functions in technology
  • In what daily situations might you use the meter?
    Measuring room sizes and fabric lengths
  • What are derived units in relation to base units?
    Units formed from combinations of base units
  • How does the meter facilitate international trade?
    It ensures uniform measurement across countries
  • Why is the kelvin important in scientific measurements?
    • Provides consistency across scientific fields
    • Starts at absolute zero (0 K)
    • Used in various applications
  • What does electric current represent?
    Flow of electric charge through a circuit
  • What is absolute zero in kelvin?
    0 K
  • What are some uses of the ampere?
    • Powering home appliances (e.g., TVs, refrigerators)
    • Managing smartphone charging
    • Designing circuit breakers
    • Measuring current in scientific experiments
  • Why is the ampere important?
    • Standardized measurement for electricity
    • Essential for electronic device design
    • Prevents circuit overloads
  • What are some applications of the kelvin scale?
    • Weather forecasting: Measuring air temperature
    • Engineering: Calculating engine heat
    • Scientific research: Conducting experiments at extreme temperatures
    • Manufacturing: Controlling industrial processes
  • What role does the second play in technology?
    Synchronizing computer functions
  • Why is consistency in measuring time important in scientific experiments?
    It ensures reliable and comparable results
  • Why is the kilogram important?
    • Ensures consistency in scientific measurements
    • Useful in everyday activities like cooking
    • Standardizes measurements for global trade
  • How is the second utilized in sports?
    Timing races
  • What does the kilogram measure?
    Amount of substance in an object
  • What does the second (s) measure?
    How long events take
  • What does the kelvin measure?
    How hot or cold an object is
  • In engineering, how is kelvin applied?
    For calculating engine heat
  • What are the base units in the SI system and their symbols?
    • Length: Meter (m)
    • Mass: Kilogram (kg)
    • Time: Second (s)
    • Electric Current: Ampere (A)
    • Thermodynamic Temperature: Kelvin (K)
    • Amount of Substance: Mole (mol)
    • Luminous Intensity: Candela (cd)
  • Why is the mole important in chemistry?
    It helps count small particles like atoms
  • In what way is the second used in science?
    Measuring reaction rates
  • What are the key importance aspects of the mole?
    • Provides a standardized way to count particles
    • Allows measurement of substances in manageable quantities
    • Essential for understanding and balancing reactions
  • What is the base unit for length in the SI system?
    Meter
  • What happens at absolute zero?
    All atomic movement stops
  • How is kelvin used in weather forecasting?
    For measuring air temperature
  • How does manufacturing utilize the kelvin scale?
    For controlling industrial processes