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Physical Quantities and Measurement — Syllabus

ICSE · Class 8 · Physics

What Physical Quantities and Measurement covers in ICSE Class 8 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Part of the ICSE Class 8 Physics syllabus.

45 questions30 flashcards9 formulas & key relations5 concepts

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4 Topics · ICSE Class 8 Physics · 2026-27

Topics in Physical Quantities and Measurement

1

Density and Its Units

  • Density is mass per unit volume.
  • Density is represented by the symbol d.
  • Density does not change with change in shape or size of a substance.
2

Measurement of Density of Solids and Liquids

  • Mass of a regular solid is measured using a beam balance.
  • Volume of a cube = (one side)³.
  • Volume of a cuboid = length × breadth × height.
3

Relative Density

  • Relative density is the ratio of the density of a substance to the density of water.
  • Relative density is represented by R.D.
  • Relative density has no unit and no dimension.
4

Floatation, Buoyant Force, and Applications

  • A body in a liquid experiences an upward force called buoyant force or upthrust.
  • Buoyant force equals the weight of the liquid displaced by the immersed part of the body.
  • Buoyant force depends on the volume of the body immersed and the density of the liquid.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Measurement of density, relative density, and floatation in solids and liquids

DensityMeasurement of volumeDensity of liquidsRelative densityFloatation and sinkingApplications of floatationCommon substance densities

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What are the important topics in Physical Quantities and Measurement for ICSE Class 8 Physics?
Key topics in Physical Quantities and Measurement include Density and Its Units, Measurement of Density of Solids and Liquids, Relative Density, Floatation, Buoyant Force, and Applications. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 8 exams.
How should I revise Physical Quantities and Measurement for Class 8 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 45 practice questions on Physical Quantities and Measurement. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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