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PHY 101 Physical Quantities, Units, and Dimensions Objective Question

Question

A measurement consists of two essential parts: a number/figures and which of the following?
Options
A A decimal point
B A unit
Correct Answer
C An uncertainty
D A significant figure
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A measurement is a quantitative observation that must include both a numerical value and a unit. The unit provides the scale for representing the result of the measurement. Without a unit, the number is meaningless.

Hint

Consider what must accompany a number to give it physical meaning, such as meters, seconds, or kilograms.

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