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Model Paper 8 — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Gujarat BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsModel Paper 81 Mark
MCQ
Measurement of a physical quantity is essentially the
  • A
    process of comparing with a standard using an instrument
  • B
    process of observing the physical quantity
  • C
    process of taking readings on an instrument
  • D
    process of subdividing the physical quantity
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Answer

(a) process of comparing with a standard using an instrument
Explanation: The Measurement of a given quantity is essentially an act or result of comparison between a quantity whose magnitude (amount) is unknown, with a similar quantity whose magnitude (amount) is known, the latter quantity being called a Standard.

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