PECTAA 2026 Syllabus

Class 9 Β· Physics

Chapter 1: Physical Quantities and Measurements

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πŸ“ Fundamental Quantities βš–οΈ Derived Quantities πŸ“ SI Units πŸ”¬ Scientific Notation πŸ“ Measuring Instruments
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Exercise Short Answer Questions

Covers key definitions: measurement, standard unit, base/derived quantities, SI prefixes, Vernier Callipers, least count, zero error, and parallax.

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Short Answer Questions

Explains science, physical/non-physical quantities, base vs derived, SI units, prefixes, scientific notation, measuring instruments (Vernier, screw gauge), and error types.

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Comprehensive Questions

Detailed answers on base/derived quantities, SI units, Vernier vs micrometer, error types (human, systematic, random), and precision vs accuracy with examples.

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Numerical Problems

Step-by-step solutions: time conversions (days to seconds), scientific notation, operations with significant figures, unit conversions, and light-year calculation.

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Multiple Choice Questions

MCQs on measuring instruments (micrometer, Vernier), SI units (femtometre, light year), non-physical quantities, meniscus reading, volume measurement, and Vernier constant.

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Constructed Response Questions

Open-ended questions: unit selection for various quantities, standard system utility, least count calculation (screw gauge), pencil diameter measurement, and meniscus observation.

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⚑ Key Concepts – Physical Quantities

\[ \text{Fundamental Quantities} \]
Length, Mass, Time, Temperature, Electric Current, Luminous Intensity, Amount of Substance
\[ \text{Derived Quantities} \]
Area, Volume, Speed, Density, Force, Pressure
\[ N \times 10^n \]
Scientific Notation
\[ \text{SI Units} \]
International System of Units (m, kg, s, K, A, cd, mol)
\[ \text{Precision vs Accuracy} \]
Precision = Consistency, Accuracy = Closeness to true value
\[ \text{Measuring Instruments} \]
Vernier Callipers, Screw Gauge, Meter Rule, Stopwatch

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