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Contents of the Module

Physics: scope and excitement; nature of physical laws; Physics, technology, and society.  Need for measurement – units of measurement; systems of units; SI units, fundamental and derived units. Length, mass, and time measurements.   accuracy and precision of measuring instruments; errors in measurement; significant figures.  Dimensions of physical quantities, dimensional analysis, and its application

Outcomes of this Module

Why do scientists bother measuring things? What's the big deal about measurements in understanding the world around us? Ever wondered why we use units when measuring things? What would happen if there were no units? Did you know there are different measurement systems? Why did humans create multiple systems, and how did they evolve over time? What's the difference between "base quantities" and "derived quantities"? How does knowing this help us describe everything from a simple walk to a rocket launch? Why should we care about accuracy and precision in everyday life? How do tiny measurement details affect things like building bridges or creating new medicines? Have you ever thought about the dimensions of physical quantities? Why does it matter, and how does "dimensional analysis" play detective in solving scientific mysteries? Imagine a world without dimensional analysis. How would it impact building structures, designing gadgets, or even planning a trip to Mars? Explore the real-life superhero abilities of dimensional analysis!

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