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Physics Unit 3B Hudududu PDF
Physics Unit 3B Hudududu PDF
Physics Unit 3B Hudududu PDF
Common techniques
Criticism of results
Precision of instruments
Improving accuracy
Calculating uncertainty
Prefixes
Giga
Mega
Kilo
x 109
x 106
x 103
Nano
Micro
Milli
Centi
Deci
x 10-9
x 10-6
x 10-3
x 10-2
x 10-1
% Loss
% Loss in x = (% loss in x / initial x) * 100
Graphs
Experiments
Which oil is more viscous?
mA
Thermistor
V
(Kettle could be used instead of Bunsen burner)
Young Modulus
Measuring resistivity
Known length
of constantan
wire
6V Power
supply
Sources of uncertainty
o Diameter might have only been measured once
o Zero error
o Resistance of connecting wires
o Accuracy of ohmmeter (or voltmeter + ammeter)
Internal resistance