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JEE Units & Measurements Questions

Units and Measurements is the foundational chapter of JEE Physics and a dependable source of quick marks in JEE Main. It introduces the language of physics that is units, dimensions, significant figures, and error analysis — that every other chapter relies on. Although often underestimated, JEE Units and Measurements questions appear almost every year in JEE Main and reward students who master the basics early. Questions from this chapter are usually direct and concept-based: dimensional analysis to check formulas, error propagation in measurements, and conversions between unit systems. Because the chapter is light on lengthy calculation, it offers one of the best effort-to-marks ratios in the entire syllabus. Practising topic-wise JEE Questions helps you recognise the standard formats and avoid the small slips that cost easy marks here. A solid grasp of dimensions and errors also pays off indirectly, since these skills help you verify answers and catch mistakes throughout the Physics paper.

Question 1 JEE Advanced

In a new system of units, the units of mass, length, time and current are $$5\,\mathrm{kg}$$, $$5\,\mathrm{m}$$, $$5\,\mathrm{s}$$ and $$5\,\mathrm{A}$$, respectively. If $$\mu_0$$ and $$\epsilon_0$$ are the permeability and permittivity of free space, respectively, then in this new system of units, the magnitude of one SI unit of $$\sqrt{\mu_0/\epsilon_0}$$, is:

Question 2 JEE Mains

A new unit ($$\alpha$$) of length is chosen such that it is equal to the speed of light in vacuum. What is the distance between Venus and Earth in terms of $$\alpha$$ units if light takes 6 min. 40 s to cover this distance?

Question 3 JEE Mains

Dimensions of universal gravitational constant $$(G)$$ in terms of Planck's constant $$(h)$$, distance $$(L)$$, mass $$(M)$$ and time $$(T)$$ are :

Question 4 JEE Mains

In a screw gauge when the circular scale is given five complete rotations it moves linearly by 2.5 mm. If the circular scale has 100 divisions, the least count of screw gauge is _____ mm.

Question 5 JEE Mains

In a Vernier calipers, when both jaws touch each other, zero of the Vernier scale is shifted to the right of zero of the main scale and $$7^{th}$$ Vernier division coincides with a main scale reading. If the value of 1 main scale division is 1 mm and there are 10 Vernier scale divisions, then the Vernier caliper has

Question 6 JEE Mains

Match the List-I with List II

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Question 7 JEE Mains

Match the List I With List II:

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Where (Plank's constant), G(gravitational constant) and c (speed of light in vacuum) as fundamental units.
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Question 8 JEE Mains

The density $$\rho$$ of a uniform cylinder is determined by measuring its mass $$m$$, length $$l$$ and diameter $$d$$. The measured values of $$m$$, $$l$$ and $$d$$ are 97.42 $$\pm$$ 0.02 g, 8.35 $$\pm$$ 0.05 mm and 20.20 $$\pm$$ 0.02 mm, respectively. Calculated percentage fractional error in $$\rho$$ is _______.

Question 9 JEE Mains

The dimensional formula of $$\frac{1}{2} \epsilon_0 E^2$$ ($$\epsilon_0$$ = permittivity of vacuum and E = electric field) is $$M^a L^b T^c$$. The value of $$2a - b + c$$ = __________.

Question 10 JEE Mains

The percentage error in the calculated volume of a sphere, if there is 2% error in its diameter measurement, is __________.

Question 11 JEE Mains

Consider the equation $$H = \frac{x^p \epsilon^q E^r}{t^s}$$
Where $$H$$ = magnetic field; $$E$$ = electric field, $$\epsilon$$ = permittivity, $$x$$ = distance, $$t$$ = time. The values of $$p, q, r$$ and $$s$$ respectively are :

Question 12 JEE Mains

In an experiment to determine the resistance of a given wire using Ohm’s law, the voltmeter and ammeter readings are noted as $$10 V$$ and $$5 A$$, respectively. The least counts of voltmeter and ammeter are $$500 mV$$ and $$200 mA$$, respectively. The estimated error in the resistance measurement  is_______Ω.

Question 13 JEE Mains

$$L$$, $$C$$ and $$R$$ represents physical quantities inductance, capacitance and resistance respectively. The dimensional formula $$M L^2 T^{-4} A^{-2}$$ corresponds to _______.

Question 14 JEE Mains

Match List - I with List - II. 

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Question 15 JEE Mains

The diameter of a wire measured by a screw gauge of least count 0.001 cm is 0.08 cm. The length measured by a scale of least count 0.1 cm is 150 cm. When a weight of 100 N is applied to the wire, the extension in length is 0.5 cm, measured by a micrometer of least count 0.001 cm. The error in the measured Young's modulus is $$\alpha \times 10^9$$ N/m$$^2$$. The value of $$\alpha$$ is __________ . (Ignore the contribution of the load to Young's modulus error calculation)

Question 16 JEE Mains

The potential energy of a particle changes with distance $$x$$ from a fixed origin as $$V = \frac{A\sqrt{x}}{x + B}$$, where $$A$$ and $$B$$ are constants with appropriate dimensions. The dimensions of $$AB$$ are _______.

Question 17 JEE Mains

Consider a modified Bernoulli equation.
$$\left( P + \frac{A}{B t^2} \right) + \rho g (h + B t) + \frac{1}{2}\,\rho V^2 = \text{constant}$$
If t has tile dimension of time then the dimensions of A and B are ___.___ respectively.

Question 18 JEE Mains

If $$\epsilon$$, E and t represent the free space permittivity, electric field and time respectively, then the unit of $$ \frac{\epsilon E}{t}$$ will be :

Question 19 JEE Mains

In a screw gauge the zero of main scale reference line coincides with the fifth division of the circular scale when two studs are in contact. There are 100 divisions in circular scale and pitch of screw gauge is 0.1 mm. When diameter of a sphere is measured, the reading of main scale is 5 mm and 50th division of circular scale coincides with the reference line of main scale. The diameter of sphere is _______mm.

Question 20 JEE Mains

Keeping tl1e significant figures in view, the sum of the physical quantities 52.01 m, 153.2 m and 0.123 m is:

Question 21 JEE Mains

Which one of the following is not a measurable quantity ?

Question 22 JEE Mains

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

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Question 23 JEE Mains

The time period of a simple harmonic oscillator is $$T=2\pi \sqrt{\frac{k}{m}}$$. Measured value of mass (m) of the object is 10 g with an accuracy of 10 mg and time for 50 oscillations of the spring is found to be 60 s using a watch of 2 s resolution. Percentage error in determination of spring constant (k) is________%.

Question 24 JEE Mains

Four persons measure the length of a rod as 20.00 cm, 19.75 cm, 17.01 cm and 18.25cm. The relative error in the measurement of average length of the rod is :

Question 25 JEE Mains

Matd1 List - I with List - II.
             List - I                                          List - II
A. Coefficient of viscosity          I.   $$[ML^{-1}T^{-2}]$$
B. Surface tension                      II.   $$[ML^{2}T^{-2}]$$
C. Pressure                                  III.  $$[ML^{0}T^{-2}]$$
D. Surface energy                       IV.  $$[ML^{-1}T^{-1}]$$
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Question 26 JEE Mains

Match the LIST-I with LIST-II

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Question 27 JEE Mains

In an experiment, a set of reading are obtained as follows - 1.24 mm, 1.25 mm, 1.23 mm, 1.21 mm. The expected least count of the instrwnent used in recording these readings is ___ mm.

Question 28 JEE Mains

In an experiment the values of two spring constants were measured as $$k_{1}=(10\pm0.2)N/m\text{ and }k_{2}=(20\pm0.3)N/m$$. lf these springs are connected in parallel, then the percentage error in equivalent spring constant is :

Units and Measurements Topic Overview

Parameter

Details

Topic Name

Units and Measurements

Subject

Physics

JEE Main Weightage

~3–5% (1–2 questions on average)

JEE Advanced Weightage

~2–4% (mainly via error analysis)

Difficulty Level

Easy to Moderate

Important Concepts

Dimensions, Dimensional Analysis, Significant Figures, Error Analysis, Unit Systems

Recommended Practice Level

Moderate – attempt 50+ mixed problems

Why Practice JEE Units and Measurements Questions?

  • Quick, reliable marks: Most questions are direct and formula-light, making this a fast scoring chapter in JEE Main.
  • Foundation for all of physics: Dimensions and units underpin every other chapter you will study.
  • Strong effort-to-reward ratio: A small amount of focused study secures consistent marks.
  • Error analysis appears in Advanced: Combined-error problems show up in JEE Advanced practical-style questions.
  • Improves answer-checking: Dimensional analysis lets you verify formulas and catch errors across the paper.
  • Low conceptual load: Fewer derivations mean more time for practice and revision.
  • Builds early confidence: Mastering this chapter sets a positive tone for the rest of Physics.

Important Concepts and Subtopics

Concept

Importance

Difficulty Level

Frequently Asked In

Dimensional Formulae

Very High

Easy

JEE Main

Dimensional Analysis & Checking

Very High

Easy–Moderate

JEE Main

Significant Figures & Rounding

High

Easy

JEE Main

Error Analysis & Propagation

Very High

Moderate

JEE Main & Advanced

Unit Systems & Conversions

Moderate

Easy

JEE Main

Measuring Instruments (Vernier, Screw Gauge)

High

Moderate

JEE Main & Advanced

Preparation Strategy for JEE Units and Measurements

Concept learning: Start by memorising the dimensional formulae of fundamental and derived quantities. Understand how dimensions are used to check the consistency of equations and to derive relations between physical quantities.

Formula revision: Keep a quick reference of dimensional formulae and error-propagation rules (sum, product, and power relations). Organised JEE Study Material helps you keep these compact lists in one place for last-minute revision.

Problem-solving techniques: For dimensional problems, equate dimensions on both sides systematically. For error analysis, identify whether quantities are added, multiplied, or raised to powers, then apply the correct propagation rule.

Common mistakes: Forgetting that dimensionless constants are invisible to dimensional analysis, mishandling significant figures during rounding, and applying the wrong error rule for products versus sums.

Exam strategy: Treat these as banking questions attempt them early to secure quick marks before moving to heavier chapters.

JEE Main & Advanced Weightage Analysis

Exam

Average Questions

Expected Marks

JEE Main

1–2

4–8

JEE Advanced

0–1 (via error analysis)

0–4

Units and Measurements is a steady JEE Main contributor, usually with at least one direct question. In JEE Advanced, it appears mainly through measurement and error-analysis problems tied to experimental skills.

Tips to Solve Units and Measurements Questions Faster

  • Memorise dimensional formulae of common quantities to solve consistency checks instantly.
  • For error propagation, add percentage errors for products and quotients, and multiply by the power for exponents.
  • Apply significant-figure rules only at the final step to avoid premature rounding errors.
  • Use dimensional analysis to eliminate wrong options quickly in formula-based questions.
  • Recognise that constants like π or numerical factors do not affect dimensional checks.
  • Keep instrument least-count formulae (Vernier, screw gauge) ready for measurement questions.

Practising these under timed conditions with a JEE Mock Test ensures you capture every quick mark this chapter offers.

Frequently Asked Questions