ICSE Class 6 Physics - Physical Quantities and Measurement - Test 1 (Basic)
1. A physical quantity is something that can be:
A. Only seen but not measured
B. Measured
C. Only imagined
2. Which of the following is a physical quantity?
A. Length
B. Beauty
C. Honesty
3. Measurement is the comparison of an unknown quantity with a:
A. Random object
B. Colour
C. Standard unit
4. A unit is used to:
A. Make objects invisible
B. Measure a physical quantity
C. Change mass into colour
5. The SI unit of length is:
A. Metre
B. Kilogram
C. Second
6. The SI unit of mass is:
A. Metre
B. Litre
C. Kilogram
7. The SI unit of time is:
A. Gram
B. Second
C. Metre
8. Which instrument is used to measure the length of a pencil?
A. Metre scale
B. Stopwatch
C. Thermometer
9. Which instrument is used to measure mass?
A. Measuring cylinder
B. Clock
C. Balance
10. Which instrument is used to measure time taken in a race?
A. Beam balance
B. Stopwatch
C. Measuring tape
11. Which instrument is used to measure temperature?
A. Thermometer
B. Ruler
C. Spring balance
12. Temperature is commonly measured in:
A. Kilogram
B. Metre
C. Degree Celsius
13. The symbol of metre is:
A. kg
B. m
C. s
14. The symbol of kilogram is:
A. kg
B. cm
C. L
15. The symbol of second is:
A. m
B. kg
C. s
16. Volume means the space occupied by:
A. Only sound
B. An object or substance
C. Only light
17. Which instrument is used to measure the volume of a liquid?
A. Measuring cylinder
B. Stopwatch
C. Metre scale
18. Which unit is commonly used to measure the volume of milk?
A. Second
B. Kilogram only
C. Litre
19. Why do we use standard units?
A. To make measurements confusing
B. To make measurements uniform
C. To avoid measuring anything
20. While reading a scale, the eye should be placed:
A. Directly above the mark
B. Far away from the scale
C. Below the table