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Units and Measurements — Syllabus
Maharashtra Board · Class 11 · Physics
What Units and Measurements covers in Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics: 4 topics, for the 2026-27 session. Topics include Introduction to Units.
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4 Topics · Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics · 2026-27
Topics in Units and Measurements
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1. Introduction to Units and Measurements
- Physics is a quantitative science requiring precise measurements
- Every measurement involves comparison with a standard unit
- A unit is the standard measure of any physical quantity
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2. Systems of Units
- CGS: Centimetre-Gram-Second system
- MKS: Metre-Kilogram-Second system
- FPS: Foot-Pound-Second system
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3. Fundamental and Derived Quantities
- Seven fundamental quantities: Length(m), Mass(kg), Time(s), Temperature(K), Electric current(A), Luminous intensity(cd), Amount of substance(mol)
- Fundamental quantities are independent of other quantities
- Derived quantities depend on fundamental quantities
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4. Measurement of Length
- Metre defined as distance travelled by light in vacuum in 1/299,792,458 second
- Range: 10⁻¹⁵ m (nuclear size) to 10²² m (galactic distances)
- Different techniques for different scales: rulers, vernier callipers, screw gauge, laser interferometry
Key Concepts
A unit is a standard measureFundamental quantities are independent physical quantitiesLength measurement ranges from atomic scalesDimensions represent the physical natureSystematic errors are consistent deviations due
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What are the important topics in Units and Measurements for Maharashtra Board Class 11 Physics?
Key topics in Units and Measurements include Introduction to Units and Measurements, Systems of Units, Fundamental and Derived Quantities, Measurement of Length. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 11 exams.
How should I revise Units and Measurements for Class 11 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 44 practice questions on Units and Measurements. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.
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